Patents Assigned to ABB Services S.r.l.
  • Patent number: 6807037
    Abstract: An electronic earth leakage current device, comprising: a moving contact and a fixed contact which can be mutually coupled/uncoupled; and first sensor means for detecting an earth leakage current and for generating an electric signal which is indicative of the value of the earth leakage current; and first electronic means which are electrically connected to the first sensor means in order to generate, on the basis of the electric signal which is indicative of the value of the earth leakage current, an electric tripping signal; and actuation means, operatively connected to the moving contact, in order to perform, in response to an electric tripping signal, the separation of the moving contact from the fixed contact; Its particularity consists of the fact that it comprises: second sensor means for detecting one or more physical values which are indicative of the operating condition of the electronic device for protection against earth leakage current; and second electronic means, electrically connected t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Walter Patruno, Salvatore Brandonisio, Paolo Antonello, John Samuel Beniston, Willy Schwarz
  • Patent number: 6796623
    Abstract: A frame element for the fame of a cabinet for an electrical panel is provided. The frame element includes first and second corner joints and first and second connection elements. The first and second corner joints are each formed as a monolithic body and have first and second arms protruding from a longitudinal elongated element of the monolithic body. The first and second corner joints further include third and fourth arms for connection to additional components of the frame. The third and fourth arms are arranged parallel to each other and lie substantially at right angles to the elongated clement and the first and second arms. The first connection element has an elongated body with opposite ends that are suitable for connection to first arms of the first and second corner joints. The second connection element has an elongated body with opposite ends that are suitable for connection to second arms of the first and second corner joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Rodolfo Fontana, Cristian Cagliani
  • Publication number: 20040173577
    Abstract: Described herein is a low-voltage circuit-breaker, which comprises at least one mobile contact and a corresponding fixed contact, and a positive-opening-operation device. The positive-opening-operation device in turn comprises: a moving element associated to the mobile contact; a first kinematic chain, operatively associated to said mobile contact and to an actuating device; and a second kinematic chain, associated to said moving element and to said first kinematic chain. A first lever is associated to the first kinematic chain and a second lever is associated to the second kinematic chain, said first and second levers interacting with one another during the opening operation and being equipped with blocking devices in the event of welding of the contacts together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: ABB Service S.r.l
    Inventors: Nicola Bresciani, Roberto Rota Martir
  • Patent number: 6784392
    Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear device which has a first bushing which accommodates a first terminal, a second bushing which accommodates a second terminal, a first enclosure which contains an interruption unit, and at least one first disconnection unit which has a first fixed contact electrically connected to the interruption unit and a second fixed contact at ground voltage, a first moving contact which is electrically connected to the first terminal and can be coupled to the first and second fixed contacts, the moving contact being fixed to a rotary operating element and rotating rigidly therewith, the fixed contacts that can be coupled to the moving contact lying on the rotation plane of the moving contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Costante Piazza, Libero Sfondrini, Aldo Sciacca
  • Patent number: 6777628
    Abstract: A device for interlocking at least two single- or multipole circuit breakers, of which:—a first circuit breaker, suitable to be fixed to a mounting plate of the first and second circuit breakers; —a second circuit breaker, suitable to be fixed by virtue of fixing means to the first bracket and to be supported thereby;—an interlocking element, provided with a contoured body that is operatively coupled to the second bracket so that it can move with respect to it, the interlocking element being suitable to be rigidly connected to the second bracket, by virtue of locking means, in a chosen position in which it interacts operatively with at least the first opening/closure lever in a condition that corresponds to the opening of the first circuit breaker, preventing its movement and preventing the circuit breakers from being closed simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Osvaldo Carrara
  • Patent number: 6772641
    Abstract: A differential pressure transmitter for sensing a physical variable related to a process fluid of an industrial system having a main body and a secondary body. The main body comprises a containment enclosure and a base that is associated with the containment enclosure. The secondary body comprises a first connection element that comprises a first coupling surface at which the secondary body is associated with the base of the main body. The secondary body comprises at least one second connection element that comprises a second coupling surface at which the second connection element is associated with the first connection element. The second connection element is rigidly connected to the first connection element to reduce edge effects on a separation membrane and to constitute a single mechanical structure together with said first connection element that is not separable into constituent parts of the first connection element and the second connection element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Civetta Massimo, Ballestriero Luca
  • Publication number: 20040153176
    Abstract: A field device suitable for installation in an industrial environment comprises means for connection to a Fieldbus network and information-display means. The information-display means comprise: physical-display means; means for logical connection of the device to information available on the Fieldbus network; and logic means for choice and display on said physical means of one or more items of information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: ABB Service S.r.l
    Inventors: Mauro Romagnoli, Giorgio Saldarini
  • Publication number: 20040104035
    Abstract: A duct for electrical cables comprises a plurality of filiform metal elements arranged substantially parallel to one another according to the longitudinal development of the duct. The duct of the invention comprises, for at least a portion of its length, a plurality of structural modules, which are arranged in a transverse direction with respect to said filiform elements and are set at a distance from one another in succession according to the longitudinal development of the duct. The supporting modules have a basically U-shaped body that comprises a central wall from which there project, on opposites sides with respect to one another, two side walls that are set substantially parallel to one another. On said shaped body coupling means, designed to enable connection with said filiform elements, are arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Morini, Rodolfo Fontana
  • Patent number: 6717089
    Abstract: An electric pole for a low-voltage power circuit breaker, comprising: a fixed contact and a movable contact which can be mutually coupled/uncoupled; at least two conducting elements, suitable to electrically connect the movable contact to a power supply grid, the conducting elements being arranged so that the electric currents flowing through them are equally orientated; means for mechanically supporting and actuating the movable contact; and at least one insulating element which is interposed between the conducting elements and is suitable to contrast, by friction with the conducting elements, electrodynamic repulsion forces that are generated between the fixed contact and the movable contact during opening in short-circuit operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Eligio Zanchi
  • Patent number: 6683267
    Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear device for high- and medium-voltage applications, comprising an enclosure which contains a disconnection unit which is electrically connected to a first electric terminal and is arranged in the enclosure in a substantially central position, and a first interruption unit and a second interruption unit which can be connected electrically to the disconnection unit and, respectively, to a second electric terminal and a third electric terminal, the first and second interruption units being arranged mutually opposite with respect to the disconnection unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Costante Piazza, Giuliano Guerra
  • Patent number: 6678151
    Abstract: A module comprising: a supporting frame, having a fixed and a movable part; first actuator for wiring the movable part; first and second sets of three insulating posts, arranged on the fixed part along two corresponding rows; first and second disconnection contacts being respectively associated with the insulating posts and being electrically connectable to the module, to corresponding electric terminals. The module comprises a set of three multifunctional interruption assemblies, each of which comprises: a supporting insulator, on the movable part and connected in an elbow-shaped configuration to a containment insulator which contains an interruption unit having a fixed movable contact which is operatively connected to second actuation means; third and fourth disconnection contacts, which are electrically connected to the interruption unit and are connected to the first and second disconnection contacts, respectively. Further, the first and/or second actuator comprises a motor with position control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventor: Piazza Costante
  • Patent number: 6669496
    Abstract: A device for connecting bus bars comprising a body made of conducting material which has three elements which lie along three substantially mutually perpendicular planes, of which: a first flat base element has a first outer side and a second outer side which are arranged in an L-shaped configuration with respect to each other, a third inner side and a fourth inner side being arranged in an L-shaped configuration with respect to each other and being substantially parallel to the corresponding outer sides; a second flat element is arranged along said first outer side of the first element; a third flat element is arranged along said second outer side or along said fourth inner side of the first element, the second flat element and the third flat element having such a length that their minimum relative distances allow the free passage of the bars, said first, second and third flat elements being further provided with a plurality of slots suitable to receive means for connection to the bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Rodolfo Fontana, Alessandro Leone
  • Patent number: 6616465
    Abstract: A bus bar for electric power distribution, comprising a body made of conducting material, the body having, on at least one side, at least one slot which has a C-shaped cross-section, the back wall of said C-shaped slot comprising two substantially straight portions which form an angle of less than 180° between them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Rodolfo Fontana, Alessandro Leone
  • Patent number: 6573469
    Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear device. A casing is provided with a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal, an interruption unit, and a disconnection unit. The disconnection unit includes a first fixed contact connected to the second connection terminal. A second fixed contact is at ground potential. A third fixed contact is connected to the first connection terminal. A first moving contact can be coupled to the third fixed contact. A second moving contact can be coupled to at least one of the first and second fixed contacts, and is electrically connected to the interruption unit. The second moving contact is rigidly fixed to a rotating actuation element. At least one of the first and second fixed contacts lies on the rotation plane of the second moving contact. The interruption unit includes an interruption chamber having a rotating case with a stationary contact and a mobile contact. A longitudinal axis of the interruption chamber is aligned with the rotating actuation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: ABB Service S.R.L.
    Inventor: Costante Piazza
  • Patent number: 6549428
    Abstract: A device for supporting and fixing bus-bars in cabinets for switchboards, comprising: a first element, constituted by a body made of insulating material, which has a first side provided with means for direct engagement to a supporting frame and a second side provided with a plurality of first seats for coupling to corresponding bus-bars; a second element, constituted by a body made of insulating material which has a shaped side along which a plurality of second seats are provided for coupling to the bus-bars, the first and second elements being mutually connected in order to geometrically couple the first and second seats and to clamp the bus-bars inside the seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Rodolfo Fontana, Alessandro Leone
  • Patent number: 6545241
    Abstract: A high- and medium-voltage gas-insulated switchgear device having a casing. The casing includes an interruption unit having at least one fixed contact and one moving contact that can couple with each other, and a first actuator that is operatively connected to the moving contact. The casing also includes a disconnection unit electrically connected to the interruption unit. The disconnection unit has at least one fixed contact and one moving contact that can couple with each other, and a second actuator that is operatively connected to the moving contact. At least one of the actuators includes a motor with position control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Claudio Franchi, Fabio Montelaghi, Costante Piazza
  • Patent number: 6522950
    Abstract: A method for performing the off-line programming of the movement of an industrial robot, which is dedicated to an industrial apparatus for processing. The method allows performing the off-line programming of the movement of a robot by using sequences of instructions, which adopt a relatively high level of abstraction. Therefore, it is possible to increased the operating flexibility of the robot and, at the same, to reduce programming times and costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Paolo Conca, Leonardo Leani