Coil with Shunt Impedance for Arc Suppression using an Alternating Current Power Source or a Direct Current Power Source

摘要

A device used for preventing arcs in an electric circuit contains an output source terminal, an input load terminal, a suppressor coil, and a shunt circuit. The output source circuit can be either an alternating power source or a direct current power source. The suppressor coil is electrically connected in between the output power source and the input load terminal. In order to prevent arc formation and shape the current passing through the suppressor coil, the shunt circuit is electrically connected in parallel to the suppressor coil. The shunt circuit includes at least one resistor, at least one inductor, and at least on capacitor. The suppressor coil can be either a permeable coil or an air core coil. The design of the device allows a circuit breaker to be used in series. Moreover, the device does not require resetting after use.

主权项

1. A device for arc suppression using an alternating current power source or a direct current power source comprises:
an output source terminal; an input load terminal; a suppressor coil; a shunt circuit; the suppressor coil being electrically connected in series between the output source terminal and the input load terminal; the shunt circuit being electrically connected in series between the output source terminal and the input load terminal; and the suppressor coil and the shunt circuit being electrically connected in parallel to each other.