Patents Assigned to ABB S.p.A.
  • Publication number: 20080210532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-pole or multi-pole switch to be used preferably in low-voltage systems. The switch (1) comprises an outer casing (2) containing for each pole at least one fixed contact (10) and one mobile contact (20) that can be coupled to/uncoupled from one another. The mobile contacts (20) are housed in appropriate seats (25) provided on a mobile element (50). The switch (1) moreover comprises an energy-accumulation control mechanism (60), operatively connected to the mobile element (50) to enable its movement. The switch (1) according to the invention is advantageously provided with means of axial support operatively connected to the mobile element (50) in order to support the gravitational thrusts that are generated along the axis of rotation of the mobile element itself when said axis is inclined with respect to a substantially horizontal plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ABB S.P.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Gustavo Brignoli, Federico Gamba
  • Patent number: 7417840
    Abstract: An electronic self-supplied protection device for automatic circuit-breakers that includes: a supply device that draws energy from the stretch of electrical network protected by said circuit-breaker; a control device with at least two levels of operation, where the first of the at least two levels of operation being associated to the function of protection from instantaneous short-circuit SCinst. In addition, second and possible further levels of operation of the self-supplied protection device are associated with further functions of said protection device; a selective interface device including means for regulating the supply, which, in a first step, immediately following upon closing of the circuit by the circuit-breaker, supply the first level of operation, and, after a controlled period of time, supply also the second and possible further levels of operation of said control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Viaro, Marco Stucchi
  • Publication number: 20080186478
    Abstract: A pressure transmitter for detection of a physical variable relative to a process fluid, comprising: a first and a second pressure-sensitive membrane suitable for interfacing with said process fluid; a pressure sensor having a supporting body provided with a cavity inside which a third pressure-sensitive membrane is positioned; an analysis and conditioning unit operationally coupled to at least one light source; a first and a second optical fibre having a first end operationally coupled to said power source; said first and second optical fibres transmitting the light signals emitted by said source to said third membrane and the signals reflected by the third membrane to said analysis and conditioning unit which generates signals indicating said physical variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Moroni, Andrea Pozzi
  • Patent number: D576111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Giovanni Frassineti