VOLTAGE SENSOR BUSHING ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL CAPACITANCE SCREEN

摘要

A voltage sensing apparatus is provided with an output for a voltage tap poi nt that is useful in representing the voltage on a conductor that passes throug h the voltage sensing apparatus. The voltage sensing apparatus also performs the function of a separable insulated conductor or the like, e.g. a conventional bushing or bushing insert as utilized in the electrical power distribution field. The voltage sensing apparatus includes a molded body having an embedded capacitance screen that provides t he output. The body is molded about the capacitance screen. An arrangement is provided for locating the capacitance screen within the molded body. In a preferred embodiment, the capacitance screen is molded from a conductive plastic preferably formed with an open mesh or screen structure that permits the free flow of molding material.