Saturating time-delay transformer for overcurrent protection
CA 1079347 A · Owner: The Government Of The United States As Represented By The United States Department Of Energy · Inventors: Praeg, Walter F.
Overview
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Electrical loads connected to d-c supplies are protected from damage by overcurrent in the case of a load fault by connecting in series with the load a saturating transformer that detects a load fault and limits the fault current to a safe level for a period long enough to correct the fault or else disconnect the power supply.
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- Granted June 10, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 10, 1997.
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