Patents by Inventor ABB Technology AG

ABB Technology AG has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20130176092
    Abstract: A strip winding for a transformer includes a plurality of winding modules each having a strip conductor wound around a winding axis. A winding segment is formed by at least two radially adjacent winding modules. At least one cooling channel extending in the axial direction is provided between at least two radially adjacent winding modules. At least two axially adjacent winding segments are provided, and the winding modules are connected electrically in series by connecting conductors. At least one connecting conductor is led at least in sections through the cooling channel along the axial extension of the cooling channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130179519
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for the collaboration between engineering tools and engineers. A data processing unit is combined with or includes a source engineering tool having a source engineering data storage. The data processing unit exchanges data with at least one target data processing unit associated with at least one target engineering tool having its own engineering data storage. The collaboration system and method provides engineers of the source or target engineering tools to generate collaboration requests or collaboration responses which are automatically assigned to the corresponding engineering data object, and the owner and receivers of regarding engineering data objects are automatically notified about corresponding collaboration requests or responses across engineering tools and data processing units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130163165
    Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear assembly is provided that includes a housing having an interior containing insulating gas. A disconnector is disposed in the housing and includes a movable contact, as well as fixed contacts that are spaced apart and arranged linearly in a direction perpendicular to a wall of the housing. The movable contact has a colored or topographical marking and is linearly movable among a plurality of positions. The wall of the housing is provided with an inspection window that permits a person to see the colored or topographical marking in relation to the fixed contacts, thereby permitting the person to determine the position of the movable contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130158678
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and system for control and remote monitoring the condition of a technical equipment or plant provided with tags or labels as an electronic identifier where a user identifies the apparatus/machine, while on-site, a unique ID, stored data on the tag and sensor data are read, a mobile device application sends a control request from the identified apparatus to a central automation system for approval. The request and data can be analyzed by the central automation system to determine: is control request allowed/authorized so that no misoperation is possible; and which functionality is allowed via mobile device. If control is allowed, then the commands, related to configuration, action, and the like, requested are sent to the central automation/control system for controlling/passing the commands, and executing command for the technical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
  • Publication number: 20130153377
    Abstract: A circuit breaker arrangement includes at least one pole part for switching an electrical medium to high voltage circuit by a respective pair of fixed and movable electrical contacts. A pushrod of a respective movable electrical contact is operated by a common actuator unit, which is mechanically connected to each pushrod via a transmission mechanism for transferring a switching force from the actuator unit to each pushrod. The transmission mechanism includes a crankshaft having at least one crank which is pivotally attached to one end of a connection rod. An opposite end of the connection rod is pivotally attached to an end of the pushrod of a corresponding pole part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130153066
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a color changer module including an inlet channel, an outlet channel, a duct channel arranged between them to form a fluidic connection, and a first valve for interrupting the duct channel. A docking valve, lies fluidically in series with the first valve and with which the duct channel can also be interrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130153539
    Abstract: A vacuum interrupter embedded in an insulating material is disclosed, the insulating material including a first main layer having a first sub-layer, a second sub-layer, and a third sub-layer. The second sub-layer is arranged between the first sub-layer and the third sub-layer. The first sub-layer, the second sub-layer, and the third sub-layer can include fibers, wherein the first sub-layer can include a group of first fibers which are arranged in parallel with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130153385
    Abstract: An exemplary high-current switching arrangement in a generator duct arranged between a generator and a transformer is disclosed. This arrangement includes a pole frame which can be positioned on a base surface, a breaker pole of a generator circuit-breaker which is secured to the pole frame, and a drive which is secured to the pole frame. The breaker pole includes an active component arranged along an axis designed for the conduction and interruption of high currents and which incorporates a power switching point, with two axially spaced current terminals. The drive is arranged on a first of two end faces of the pole frame, and includes a linkage mechanism that transmits power from the drive to the power switching point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130146433
    Abstract: An electrical contact arrangement for medium to high voltage applications includes a contact arm having a distal end section on which a circular shaped annulus arrangement having several axially and parallel directed contact fingers is arranged. The contact fingers are pressed on the contact arm via respective radially directed connection sections by a spring ring which is peripherally arranged around the contact fingers. The distal end section of the contact arm includes a first ring-shaped surface and an adjacent second ring-shaped surface, so that the connection section of each contact finger is pressed to at least both the first and second ring-shaped surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technologies AG
    Inventor: ABB Technologies AG
  • Publication number: 20130147589
    Abstract: A transformer (10) includes a ferromagnetic core (14); winding structure (12) mounted on the core; electrical terminals (40, 40?) connected to the winding structure; a fast transient mitigator circuit (52) including an impedance circuit serially connected between one of the terminals and the winding structure, and a capacitor connected from the one terminal to external ground. The mitigator circuit is constructed and arranged to reduce a frequency spectrum and magnitude of fast transients. An encasement (16), of an insulating resin, commonly encapsulates the core, the winding structure and at least the impedance circuit of the mitigator circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
  • Publication number: 20130148268
    Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear bay includes at least three circuit breakers, which define a longitudinal direction, for interrupting conductor phases at different electrical potentials. The circuit breakers each have a first and second power connection, which define a first and second axis extending orthogonally to the longitudinal direction. A first busbar section is attachable to the first power connection, and the first busbar conductors thereof, each define a third axis, which extends orthogonally to the longitudinal direction and the first axis. A second busbar section is attachable to the second power connection, and the second busbar conductors thereof, each define a fourth axis, which extends orthogonally to the longitudinal direction and the first axis. A first distance between the first and second axes is such that the fourth axis is arranged with respect to position and orientation on a common straight line with the third axis in the second mounting state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130141830
    Abstract: An exemplary surge arrester includes a housing with protection against electric shock. A voltage-limiting active part is arranged in the housing and has a stack of varistor elements formed as a varistor column. An electrical connection is arranged outside the housing and is electrically conductively connected to the varistor column for connecting a high-voltage installation. The electrically conductive connection between the varistor column and the electrical connection is a flexible high-voltage cable conductor. The high-voltage cable has a first section arranged in the interior of the housing and formed without a shield, and a second section arranged outside the housing and having cable insulation and an electrically conductive shield that surrounds the cable conductor. The high voltage cable is electrically conductively connectable first to the housing and second to an encapsulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130135066
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a drive for a switch disconnector having C or O switching capacity and a switching pin acting as switching contact. A spindle drive is driven by an electric motor and has a spindle nut. An actuating element, which is loaded by a compression spring and is capable of pivoting about a fixed pivot point, is acted upon by the spindle nut. The actuating element for its part interacts with an actuating apparatus which actuates the switching pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130135908
    Abstract: A converter system is provided for the switching of at least three voltage levels and for the switching of two voltage levels. A method is also provided for the operation of a converter system for the switching of at least three voltage levels and for the operation of a converter system for the switching of two voltage levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130128635
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method for operating a converter, wherein the converter includes a plurality of bridge branches having one or more switching cells connected in series. Each bridge branch connects one of a plurality of inputs to one of a plurality of outputs of the converter. The method includes monitoring each of the switching cells in order to determine a fault. If a fault is identified in one of the switching cells, triggering one of the triggering elements for short-circuiting switching cell connections if the fault identified in the switching cell is not followed by identification of a fault in a further one of the switching cells within a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130126479
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method for producing a circuit-breaker pole part by molding an external insulating sleeve with insulation material, mounting a vacuum interrupter insert inside the insulating sleeve, electrically connecting the vacuum interrupter insert with an upper electrical terminal and a lower electrical terminal arranged in the wall section of the insulating sleeve The method also includes molding the external insulating sleeve, wherein only the upper electrical terminal is embedded in the insulation material, coating the vacuum interrupter insert with an extra layer made of insulation material for thermo extension compensation, mounting the coated vacuum interrupter insert by screwing on a threaded bolt onto the upper electrical terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130126480
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method for producing a circuit-breaker pole part that includes an external insulating sleeve made of a solid synthetic material for supporting and housing a vacuum interrupter insert for electrical switching a medium-voltage circuit. An adhesive material layer at least on the lateral area of the interrupter insert is applied and the coated interrupter is embedded by molding with the solid synthetic material in order to form a single layer of the surrounding external insulating sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130114314
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a converter system having a phase voltage source, n partial converter systems, wherein n?1 and, when n=1, the partial converter system is connected to the phase voltage source at a connection point and, when n>1, the partial converter systems are connected to the phase voltage source at the connection point. Furthermore, a power switch is connected in series between the phase voltage source and the connection point. An interruption element is connected in series between the phase voltage source, the power switch, and the connection point to rapidly switch off a fault current via a partial converter system. Furthermore, a power electronic system including m converter systems is specified, wherein m>1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
  • Publication number: 20130113598
    Abstract: A coil and electric shielding arrangement for a dry-type transformer includes an electric shielding device arranged at a distance from a winding, at an axial end of the winding perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the transformer, and parallel to a top surface of a coil that is wound around the axis such that the electric shielding device covers a cross-sectional area of the winding perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. An insulation material attached to the winding and to the electric shielding device establishes a first distance between the winding and the electric shielding device along the longitudinal axis such that the winding is shielded against another electric field. The winding and the electric shielding device are casted in a block which insulates the electric shielding device from the electric field of the winding by establishing a second distance between the winding and the electric shielding device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: ABB Technology AG
  • Publication number: 20130117421
    Abstract: A Process Control (PC) or Substation Automation (SA) system is disclosed with appropriate message filtering based on Virtual Local Area Network identifiers VLAN-IDs as communication sub-network identifiers. The VLAN-IDs are determined in order to optimize data flow in the sense that receiver IEDs only receive the intended messages, while at the same time the number of sub-network identifiers can be reduced to a maximum extent. Restricting the real time traffic in such a way can ensure proper operation of the systems, such as large SA systems using GOOSE for interlocking and having sensors connected with the Sampled Value (SV) protocol according to IEC 61850-9-2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG