ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISCHARGE OF ELECTRIC OVERVOLTAGES

摘要

As a known "back-up device" for a gas-filled overvoltage arrester, a voltage-dependent resistor (6) is arranged centrally in a housing with the over-voltage arrester (1). The varistor (6) can, in this connection, be sealed with a moisture-repelling substance and it is arranged concentrically to a connecting pin (5) of the over-voltage arrester. By means of an auxiliary electrode (8) of annular disk shape placed on the varistor (6), an air gap (13) from the connecting pin (5) can be formed. The varistor, after its response, can be short-circuited via this air gap.