Protection technique for an exposed conductor

Details Protection technique for an exposed conductor Protection technique for an exposed conductor

H - Electricity

02

H

323/6, 317/12.2

H02H 5/12 (2006.01) G01R 27/18 (2006.01) H02H 3/16 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1266882

M-10148 PROTECTION TECHNIQUE FOR EXPOSED CONDUCTOR ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A technique is disclosed for protecting against electrocution or shock resulting from contacting an exposed conductor which is connected to a power supply. The flow of power to the conductor, whether DC or AC. is periodic- ally interrupted and during the interruption, contact be- tween a body and the conductor is sensed. If the body is not contacting the conductor, power is restored, but if the body is contacting, the interruption is maintained. The circuit may also distinguish between contact with the body and contact with an electrical device which receives power from the conductor. The electrical device includes a bar- rier circuit, such as a diode, which switches to an elec- trical state, such as a high impedence state, when power is interrupted. Because the electrical characteristics of the barrier circuit, such as its capacitance, differ from those of a body, the circuit is able to detect contact with a body.

491982

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Protection technique for an exposed conductor does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Protection technique for an exposed conductor, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Protection technique for an exposed conductor will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1181939