Abstract: A switch includes a power in contact, a piston, a power out contact, a plurality of flexible locking elements, an earthing contact, and a threaded rod. In a first position, the piston contacts the power in contact and the power out contact. In a second position, the piston contacts the power out contact. In a third position, the piston contacts the earthing contact and the power out contact. The piston comprises an inner threaded section that engages the threaded rod. Rotation of the threaded rod moves the piston along an axis of the switch between the different switch positions. The piston comprises a groove extending in a direction parallel to the axis. Each of the flexible locking elements is configured such that a part of each of the flexible locking elements moves into and out of the groove as the piston is moved along the axis of the switch.

Abstract: A switchgear includes a movable part capable of reciprocating movement in first and second directions, a movable contact coupled to the movable part and capable of reciprocating movement relative to the movable part, a biasing member that biases the movable contact, a latch part capable of switching between a first state in which movement of the movable contact in the first direction is restricted and a second state in which movement of the movable contact in the first direction is permitted, and a fixed contact provided on a side of the first direction with respect to the movable contact. When the movable part and the movable contact move in the first direction, after movement for a predetermined distance, the movement of the movable contact is restricted by the latch part in the first state, and then, when the movable part has moved further in the first direction, the latch part is switched to the second state.

Abstract: A circuit breaker apparatus has a housing, electrical power inlet, electrical power outlet, a main circuit breaker, a grounding switch, and a mechanical linkage. The main circuit breaker and the grounding switch each have a pair of contactors therein. The mechanical linkage is movable between a pair of positions in which one of the positions causes the pair of contactors of the main circuit breaker to close and the pair of contactors of the grounding switch to open and another position in which the pair of contactors of the main circuit breaker are open and such that the pair of contactors of the grounding switch are closed. The housing has an interior that is filled with air. The main circuit breaker and the grounding switch are in non-longitudinal alignment.

Abstract: A circuit breaker apparatus has a housing, electrical power inlet, electrical power outlet, a main circuit breaker, a grounding switch, and a mechanical linkage. The main circuit breaker and the grounding switch each have a pair of contactors therein. The mechanical linkage is movable between a pair of positions in which one of the positions causes the pair of contactors of the main circuit breaker to close and the pair of contactors of the grounding switch to open and another position in which the pair of contactors of the main circuit breaker are open and such that the pair of contactors of the grounding switch are closed. The housing has an interior that is filled with an isolating gas.

Abstract: A method and a device for diagnosing the status of an electrical apparatus having a sealed fluid based insulating system. The device includes at least one input for receiving measurements of a current running through the apparatus and measurements of an actual apparatus fluid pressure as well as a diagnosing unit. The diagnosing unit determines a corresponding theoretical apparatus fluid pressure based on the measured current, compares the actual apparatus fluid pressure with the theoretical apparatus fluid pressure and diagnoses the status of the apparatus based on the comparison.

Abstract: Provided is a sector gear including: a drive gear having a drive part that forms a part of a circle and has a plurality of teeth and a non-drive part that forms a remaining part of the circle and provides a non-contact angle of at least approximately 90 degrees; first and second movers forming a disconnector and a grounded breaking switch, respectively; and first and second driven gears engaged with the drive gear and respectively engaged with the first and second movers and configured to make the first mover or the second mover operate in conjunction with the drive part of the drive gear according to a direction of rotation of the drive gear, wherein an intermediate angle between the first and second movers is between approximately 90-135 degrees. The present invention can reduce the size of the gas-insulated switchgear having the sector gear.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a gas insulation apparatus (e.g., a gas circuit breaker) includes a high-voltage unit, a zeolite and an insulation gas in a closed vessel. The insulation gas is CO2 gas or a gas including CO2 gas as the main component. The zeolite is contained in a zeolite case and is placed under an insulation gas atmosphere. CO2 is adsorbed on the zeolite before use of the gas insulation apparatus.

Abstract: A very high voltage circuit breaker comprising, for each phase, at least two breaker chambers aligned with each other, each chamber including a pair of main contacts, a pair of arcing contacts that are stationary relative to the main contacts, and a nozzle for blowing out hot gases resulting from the breaking operations, the pairs of contacts being partly of complementary male and female forms, each comprising at least one movable contact, the nozzle being stationary relative to the movable main contact and arcing contact.

Abstract: An exemplary switch having a housing that includes one contact bolt per phase. Each contact bolt moving along a longitudinal axis. In a first position on the axis, the contact bolt connects two active parts to one another. In a second position on the axis, the contact bolt is connected to a fixed earthing contact piece. A drive motor actuates the contact bolts via a drive spindle. The lines of movement of each contact bolt all phases lie in a common plane, wherein each contact bolt is driven by one insulating spindle, which is aligned with the line of movement. The drive spindle lies in the plane of the lines of movement and runs perpendicular to the insulating spindles and is coupled to each insulating spindle via a respective deflecting gear mechanism. The deflecting gear mechanism for the drive of the contact bolts is accommodated in the earthing contact pieces.

Abstract: An electrical switching device has a displaceable contact piece mounted on an encapsulated housing. The displaceable contact piece extends within and outside of the encapsulated housing. The displaceable contact piece is sealed gas-proof in relation to the encapsulated housing. For forming a gas-proof transition, first and second sealing elements are provided, which, as axial sealing elements, are alternately pressed against the encapsulated housing by peripheral collars of the displaceable contact piece. A third sealing element is provided for sealing the displaceable contact piece in a radial direction.

Abstract: A vacuum insulated switchgear having a vacuum container, a fixed contact disposed in the vacuum container, a movable contact disposed in the vacuum container capable of being in contact with or out of contact with the fixed contact, a driving mechanism for driving the movable contact in directions to contact with and out of contact with the fixed contact, a resin portion molded around the vacuum container, an insulative bushing for covering a pulled-out portion of a conductor connected to the fixed contact and for extending from the molded resin portion, and a cable head insulating member for covering a conductor of a cable head connected to the conductor at the pulled-out portion and an outer surface of the cable head insulating member being earthed, characterized in that: an earthed conductive member is embedded at least at a position opposite to an end of the cable head insulating member in the bushing.

Abstract: An electric switch including a stationary contact that is annular. The switch comprises a gastight enclosure, a conductor bar of axis (D), a stationary contact presenting a contact zone of substantially annular shape, a switch element, e.g. on the conductor bar, that is movable in the axial direction of the axis (D) between a first position in which it penetrates in part into the stationary contact to establish electrical contact between the conductor bar and the stationary contact, and a second position in which it interrupts said contact. The stationary contact, which is in the form of a ring that is circular or elongate, such as elliptical, surrounds the conductor bar, at least in part.

Abstract: An assembly for a grounding disconnector, a grounding disconnector including the assembly and a method of manufacturing a grounding disconnector are described. The assembly includes a stationary grounding contact (12), a phase contact (14) suitable for being connected electrically to a busbar (8), moving connection means (16) suitable for putting the stationary grounding contact (12) and the phase contact (14) into electrical contact with each other, the stationary grounding contact (12), the phase contact (14) and the moving connection means (16) being mounted on a mounting plate (6).

Abstract: A gas insulated switchgear has: circuit breakers, circuit breaker vessels, first disconnector and maintenance earthning switches connected to first bus bars connected to circuit breaker vessels and also to main bus bars, second disconnector and maintenance earthning switches connected to second bus bars connected to the circuit breaker vessels, circuit breaker operating mechanisms, first and second disconnector and maintenance earthning switch operating mechanisms, and first and second disconnector and maintenance earthning switch operation links for linking the disconnector and maintenance earthning switches and the operating mechanisms for three phases. The second disconnector and maintenance earthning switch operation links are arranged so as to pass through inter-phases of the first bus bars and the operating panels of the circuit breaker operating mechanism and the first and second disconnector and maintenance earthning switch operating mechanisms of each phase are arranged on a common flat plane.

Abstract: Assembly for a grounding disconnector, said assembly comprising a stationary grounding contact (12), a phase contact (14) suitable for being connected electrically to a busbar (8), moving connection means (16) suitable for putting the stationary grounding contact (12) and the phase contact (14) into electrical contact with each other, the stationary grounding contact (12), the phase contact (14) and the moving connection means (16) being mounted on a mounting plate (6). The present invention also provides a grounding disconnector including such an assembly, and to a method of manufacturing a grounding disconnector of the present invention.

Abstract: In a one-and-a-half circuit breaker system gas-insulated switchgear assembly for three-phase AC transmission, the circuit breakers are located on a common horizontal floor directed in Y direction. First main bus bars extending in X direction are located above the first circuit breakers. The positions of the first main bus bars in different phases are different from one another only in height. Similarly, the second main bus bars extending in X direction are located above the third circuit breakers. Each phase of the main bus bars and disconnecting switches is located in a common horizontal plane. The heights are different for different phases. Relative locations of the disconnecting switches are substantially common for every phase horizontally, but are shifted in the X direction.

Abstract: A switching device configurable as a grounding device, a disconnecting device, and a combined disconnecting/grounding device is disclosed. The switching device includes an encapsulating housing, a stationary grounding contact fixed to the housing, a stationary disconnector contact fixed to a first conductor, and a moveable contact that is movable along an axis and engagable with the grounding contact and the disconnector contact. A conductor tube is fixed to a second conductor and accommodates the moveable contact. A drive for driving the moveable contact has a retaining element that is movable along the axis and is guided in the conductor tube. The retaining element accommodates two contact tubes. A first contact tube forms a mating contact of a grounding device containing the stationary grounding contact. A second contact tube forms a mating contact of a disconnector containing the disconnector contact.

Abstract: A high or medium voltage electrical switch, particularly a GIS type isolating switch with three switching positions and a grounding position, includes a switching element in a closed and sealed enclosure that can be filled with a dielectrically insulating gas, containing a mobile switching element free to move along an axial direction to electrically connect two conducting bars at intervals from each other, and also including a fixed ground contact to be electrically connected to one of the two conducting bars through the switching element when the switch is in the grounding position. The fixed ground contact is offset from the path of the switching element along the axial direction and the switching element forms a Y with a contact pin such that the contact pin and the fixed ground contact engage in each other through displacement of the switching element along the axial direction.

Abstract: A gas insulated switchgear has: circuit breakers, circuit breaker vessels, first disconnector and maintenance earthning switches connected to first bus bars connected to circuit breaker vessels and also to main bus bars, second disconnector and maintenance earthning switches connected to second bus bars connected to the circuit breaker vessels, circuit breaker operating mechanisms, first and second disconnector and maintenance earthning switch operating mechanisms, and first and second disconnector and maintenance earthning switch operation links for linking the disconnector and maintenance earthning switches and the operating mechanisms for three phases. The second disconnector and maintenance earthning switch operation links are arranged so as to pass through inter-phases of the first bus bars and the operating panels of the circuit breaker operating mechanism and the first and second disconnector and maintenance earthning switch operating mechanisms of each phase are arranged on a common flat plane.

Abstract: A compact earthing switch (1?) is provided by a mounting lid (10) of the gas-insulated switchgear assembly (15) having a concave physical volume (100) which extends the gas chamber (9) and by the earthing switch fixed contact (12) being mounted on an inner side (10e) of the mounting lid (10) and being arranged at least partially in the physical volume (100) of the mounting lid (10). Exemplary embodiments relate, inter alia, to: an essentially cylindrical mounting lid (10; 10a 10e); an earthing switch fixed contact (12) having a physical length (L) which is smaller than an axial physical depth (T) of the physical volume (100); and a large diameter (D) of the mounting lid (10) for simplified mounting and maintenance of active parts 7a, 7b) in the switchgear assembly (15).

Abstract: An insulated earthing switch for encapsulated, gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear assemblies is characterized in that an encapsulation-side earthing switch contact, a measuring electrode and an earthing switch housing are arranged altogether on a single earthing switch mounting side, and an encapsulation-side earthing switch contact and the measuring electrode are electrically insulated with respect to the earthing switch housing and the GIS housing. Exemplary embodiments contains an encapsulation-side earthing switch contact and a measuring electrode being electrically insulated from drive cables and drive rods; an encapsulation-side earthing switch contact in the form of a movable earthing switch contact or an earthing switch fixed contact; and an earthing switch housing being permanently electrically conductively connected to the GIS housing via a combined supporting and measuring flange.

Abstract: A hybrid gas-insulated switchgear constitutes an electrical circuit for a single-line diagram unit by arranging one first standardized module and two second standardized modules in a single row such that the central axes of tanks are generally aligned and electrically connecting them to each other. In the standardized modules, a circuit breaker and disconnecting switches are housed inside the tanks such that the disconnecting switches are positioned at first and second ends of the circuit breaker so as to line up generally in a straight line, and grounding switches are connected between the circuit breaker and the disconnecting switches.

Abstract: A high for medium voltage gas insulated earthing switch comprises at least one conducting bar in an enclosure, with a corresponding earthing contact and a phase contact fixed to the said bar that will be electrically connected to the earthing contact to earth the said bar. The earthing contact is installed fixed in the enclosure facing the phase contact, leaving a free space (E) between this phase contact and the earthing contact. A switching element is installed free to move in the enclosure between the phase contact and the earthing contact, and comprises firstly a switching contact that short circuits the space left free (E) to electrically connect the earthing contact and the phase contact when the earthing switch is closed, and secondly an at least partly electrically insulating support on which the switching contact is fixed such that the switching contact is electrically isolated from the phase contact and from the earthing contact when the earthing switch is in an open position.

Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear includes a tank filled with an electrically insulating gas, first and second conductors disposed within the tank, a disconnector for disconnecting the first conductor and the second conductor from each other, and a grounding switch for grounding the first conductor when the disconnector is in an open position. The disconnector includes a first and second fixed electrode disposed on the first and second conductors, respectively, a bridging movable electrode that is always maintained in contact with the first electrode and that is slidably movable for contacting with and separating from the second fixed electrode to connect and disconnect the first and second fixed electrodes, and an operating mechanism for opening and closing operation of the movable electrode.

Abstract: A gas insulated switchgear capable of performing maintenance and inspection of a breaker without shutting down a bus line includes a first case containing a breaker and having a bushing for leading a load and a second case containing a plurality of disconnectors and having a plurality of bushings for leading a plurality of bus lines to be connected to the disconnectors. The first case and the second case are connected to each other through a gas partition spacer.

Abstract: A gas insulated switchgear capable of performing maintenance and inspection of a breaker without shutting down a bus line includes a first case containing a breaker and having a bushing for leading a load and a second case containing a plurality of disconnectors and having a plurality of bushings for leading a plurality of bus lines to be connected to the disconnectors. The first case and the second case are connected to each other through a gas partition spacer.

Abstract: A metal-clad electric switch having gas insulation and a metal case comprises a case whose inside volume is subdivided into at least two compartments separated by a leakproof partition. A first disconnector is disposed in one of the compartments and comprises a first blade co-operating with a first connection terminal. A second disconnector is placed adjacent to the first disconnector in the other compartment and comprises a second blade co-operating with a second connection terminal. The blades are secured to a common rotary shaft passing in leakproof manner through the partition and providing electrical conduction between the blades.

Abstract: The three-position, gas-insulated, metal-clad electrical switch inside a metal casing includes first and second break contacts, a fixed grounding contact, and a switching element that is movable in an axial direction to interconnect the break contacts. The first and second break contacts and the fixed grounding contact are superposed in the axial direction, and the switching element is moved by a drive rod which passes through the fixed grounding contact, thereby enabling the switching element to occupy each of the three switching positions including a grounding position in which it connects the first break contact to the fixed grounding contact.

Abstract: In a hybrid type gas insulation switch gear apparatus, a main enclosure including a first cylindrical section have a base and a second cylindrical section branched from the base. A bushing is mounted on the cylindrical section and including a hollow insulating housing having a housing space and a central conductor extended in the hollow insulating housing. A first insulating spacer is provided in the first cylindrical section and configured to separate the first hollow space into first and second segment spaces. An insulating enclosure is also mounted to the second cylindrical section and including an enclosure space. A second insulating spacer is provided between the insulating enclosure and the second cylindrical section and configured to separate the enclosure space from the second hollow space. A disconnecting switch is formed in the first segment space of the first cylindrical section and a circuit breaker is also formed in the insulating enclosure.

Abstract: The three-position, gas-insulated, metal-clad electrical switch inside a metal casing comprises first and second break contacts, a fixed grounding contact, and a switching element that is movable in an axial direction to interconnect said break contacts. The first and second break contacts and said fixed grounding contact are superposed in said axial direction, and the switching element is moved by means of a drive rod which passes through the fixed grounding contact, thereby enabling said switching element to occupy each of the three switching positions including a grounding position in which it connects the first break contact to the fixed grounding contact.

Abstract: An attachment of high-voltage lead-in insulators (1, 1') on enclosure housings (1, 1') using elbow-shaped additional housings which have rotary joints to allow the insulators to rotate in order to maintain a connection distance.

Abstract: The switchgear comprises a circuit breaker connected between a generator and a transformer, together with a disconnector connected between the circuit breaker and the transformer, the disconnector having a fixed pole common to three positions: a first position and a second position respectively for connecting together or isolating the transformer and the circuit breaker when the circuit breaker is respectively closed or open; and a third position for grounding the fixed pole when the circuit breaker is open. The fixed pole of the disconnector is electrically connected to the transformer, thereby making it possible to interconnect or to isolate or to ground the tranformer while using only one disconnector included in the switchgear.

Abstract: This metal-enclosed, gas-insulated switchgear assembly is provided with at least one multiphase switch panel which is mounted on a foundation surface (8), with in each case at least one power breaker (1, 2, 3) per phase which extends along a longitudinal axis (4, 5, 6), these longitudinal axes (4, 5, 6) being arranged in a first plane, with at least one busbar system which is arranged in at least a second plane and extends along busbar axes (13, 14, 15) and in which the busbar axes (13, 14, 15) have a distance (s) between them. The distance between centers between a first connecting stub (16, 17, 18) and a second connecting stub (25, 26, 27) of the power breaker (1, 2, 3) is at least three times and at most four times as great as the distance (s) between the busbar axes (13, 14, 15). The power breakers (1, 2, 3) may be arranged offset and aligned in a row, resulting in very compact switch panels.

Abstract: A high-voltage metal-cladded switchgear having two busbars (1, 2) and a power switch (4) with a first connected to terminals (12, 13) of two isolating switches (10, 11). The power switch has a contact point (17) that can be removed from the enclosure (3) together with the power switch (4) and has at least two contact devices for connection to the terminals (12, 13) of the isolating switches (10, 11). No assembly work is necessary inside the enclosure (3). The internal conductors are connected by inserting the power switch (4).

Abstract: A disconnecting/grounding switch for metal-encapsulated, gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear. A first fixed contact is connected to a first inner conductor. A second contact is connected to an inner conductor running at right angles to the first inner conductor. A moving contact member connects the two fixed contacts in one position and connects the second fixed contact with a fixed grounding contact in a second position. The moving contact member is a thrust contact whose path of motion runs at an angle to the first and second inner conductors and which can move linearly in a contact housing that forms the second contact. The two fixed contacts and the grounding contact are in a line. In a first position, the moving contact member can connect the first fixed contact to the contact housing; in a second position, it is located inside the contact housing, and in a third position, it connects the contact housing to the grounding contact.

Abstract: A switching apparatus includes a grounded, insulating gas-filled housing, the housing having a housing wall, and a power circuit-breaker disposed in the housing. The apparatus further includes a current connection for a first busbar, a current connection for a second busbar, and a current connection for a load outgoer. The apparatus further includes a grounding switch disposed in the housing, the grounding switch being connected between the power circuit-breaker and the current connection for the load outgoer, and a busbar disconnector, the busbar disconnector being connected between the current connection of the first busbar and the power circuit-breaker and between the current connection of the second busbar and the power circuit-breaker. An outwardly extended, first tubular flange arrangement is attached over a first opening in the housing wall, and an outwardly extended, second tubular flange arrangement is attached over a second opening in the housing wall.

Abstract: A gas insulated switchgear device of a double bus type which is accommodated in a metal container filled with SF.sub.6 gas includes first and second gas insulated main buses disposed horizontally and substantially in parallel with each other. Bus sectioning units section each of the first and second main buses into first and second sections. The bus sectioning units include auxiliary buses disposed outside of said first and second main buses. A branching bus connects one end of the first main bus with one end of one of the auxiliary buses via a circuit breaker. Another branching bus connects the other end of the first main bus with the other end of the one of the auxiliary buses. Still another branching bus connects one end of the second main bus with one end of another auxiliary bus. A further branching bus connects the other end of the second main bus with the other end of the other auxiliary bus. Potential transformers are provided along the branching buses.

Abstract: An earthing switch may be used for a metal-clad, high-voltage switchgear insulated with compressed gas. The mobile earthing contact is arranged so as to be insulated from the earthed cladding for measuring purposes. The insulation arrangement of the earthing contact is bypassed by an electrical connection, preferably outside of the cladding to earth the switching device. The electrical connection is disconnected when the earthing contact is connected in the closed position to a measuring device. An additional contact arrangement is provided that electrically bypasses the insulation arrangement and connects the mobile earthing contact to the earthed cladding when the switch is between the closed and open positions. This prevents surges resulting from pre-arcing on the insulation arrangement and possible damage to measuring instruments that may be connected to the earthing switches.

Abstract: A metal-enclosed, gas-filled switchgear unit has at least two busbar systems and a circuit breaker which respectively has per pole a pole axis and at least one arcing chamber built into a pole housing constructed as a metal enclosure. The pole axes are arranged perpendicular to a foundation and lie in a first plane. Furthermore, the switchgear unit respectively has an electrically conductive connection, extending along a connecting axis, between the live arcing chamber of the respective pole and each of the busbar systems. A metal-enclosed, gas-filled switchgear unit is provided in which the insulation and the fastening of the arcing chambers of the circuit breaker poles are substantially simplified and reduced in cost. The arcing chamber is connected in a force-closed fashion to the at least two current terminals and the arcing chamber is positioned by these alone in the metal enclosure.

Abstract: A metal-enclosed, gas-insulated switching installation includes at least two busbar systems and a circuit breaker. Each circuit breaker is in the form of a pole having a pole axis and at least one extinction chamber, installed in a pole housing. The pole axes are arranged perpendicularly to a foundation and are located in a first plane. The switching installation includes an electrically conductive connection, extending along a connecting axis, of the voltage-carrying extinction chamber of the circuit breaker to each of the busbar systems and an isolator arranged in the connection between the busbar and the circuit breaker pole.