The invention relates to an electrical circuit for electrical safety. The electrical circuit comprises an input configured to be connected to a power supply; an output configured to be connected to a load; a current delay circuit and a first switching device connected in series between the input and the output; and a second switching device connected between the first switching device and a ground. The electrical circuit is configured to operate in: a first mode in which the first switching device is in its conductive state thereby feeding a first current to the load and the second switching device is in its non-conductive state; a second mode, following the first mode, in which the first switching device is in its conductive state thereby feeding a first current to the load and the second switching device is in its conductive state thereby feeding a second current to the ground; and a third mode, following the second mode, in which the first switching device is in its non-conductive state and the second switching device is in its conductive state. The invention also relates to a system and a corresponding method.
H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
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An overlap circuit is coupled between power source(s) and load(s) for power transfer. The overlap circuit transfers electrical power to two loads or two power sources at the same time during an overlap power transfer time period. A system including an overlap circuit is also described.
Embodiments of the invention relates to an electrical circuit (100) comprising: an electrical power source (102); an electrical load (104) connected between the electrical power source (102) and a reference ground (106); and at least one transistor (110) connected in parallel with the electrical load (104) between the electrical power source (102) and the reference ground (106), wherein the transistor (110) comprises a diode (112) arranged in a direction opposite to a current direction in the electrical circuit (100) and a conductive channel, wherein the electrical circuit (100) is configured to: deactivate the conductive channel of the transistor (110) when an absolute value of a voltage difference between the electrical power source (102) and the reference ground (106) is larger than a first threshold value.
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Embodiments of invention relates to a configurable battery system (100) comprising: at least one port (110) for connecting the configurable battery system (100) to a power source (200) and/or a power consumer (300); and a set of battery modules (120) connected to each other via a set of conductive interfaces to form a set of interconnected battery modules, wherein a battery module (122) in the set of battery modules (120) comprises: a battery (170) connected between an input (132) and an output (134) of a conductive interface, a communication interface comprising an input (142) configured to receive one or more data bits (D1, D2) at a clock signal (C1 ) and an output (144) configured to output the one or more data bits (D1, D2) at a subsequent clock signal (C2); and wherein the battery module (122) is configured to operate in a first mode (M1 ) in which the battery (170) of the battery module (122) is connected in series with a battery (170') of a neighbouring battery module (122') or in a second mode (M2) in which the battery (170) of the battery module (122) is connected in a bypass state with the battery (170') of the neighbouring battery module (122') based on a value of the one or more data bits (D1, D2).
The invention relates to an electrical coupling system (100) for electrically connecting a transmission port (210) of a power source (200) to a reception port (310) of a power consumer (300), the electrical coupling circuit (100) comprising a first electrical storage unit (1 ) connected to the transmission port (210) and the reception port (310), respectively, via a first mechanical switch (1 14), wherein the first mechanical switch (1 14) is configured to operate in: a first mode (M1 ) in which the first electrical storage unit (1 ) is in galvanic contact with the transmission port (210), a second mode (M2) in which the first electrical storage unit (1 ) is in galvanic contact with the reception port (310), or a third mode (M3) in which the first electrical storage unit (1 ) is in non-galvanic contact with the transmission port (210) and in non-galvanic contact with the reception port (310). Furthermore, the invention also relates to an electrical system (500) comprising a power source (200), a power consumer (300) and an electrical coupling system (100).
The invention relates to a circuit for connecting or disconnecting a power consumer and/or a power source to an AC network. The circuit (100) comprises a voltage divider (110) which provides a divided or scaled voltage (V1; V2) of an AC voltage (Vac) of the AC network. The circuit (100) also comprises a controller (120) configured to receive the divided voltage (V1; V2) and provide a control signal (CS) to a power consumer (210) and/or a power source (220) when the divided voltage (V1; V2) crosses a threshold trigger voltage (Vth) of the controller (120) so as to connect or disconnect the power consumer (210) and/or the power source (220) to the AC network (300). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a corresponding method.
H02J 3/01 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics or ripples
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
The invention relates to an electrical circuit (100) for electrical safety. The electrical circuit (100) comprises an input (102) configured to be connected to a power supply (200); an output (104) configured to be connected to a load (300); a current delay circuit (130) and a first switching device (110) connected in series between the input (102) and the output (104); and a second switching device (120) connected between the first switching device (110) and a ground (140). The electrical circuit (100) is configured to operate in: a first mode (M1) in which the first switching device (110) is in its conductive state thereby feeding a first current (i1) to the load (300) and the second switching device (120) is in its non-conductive state; a second mode (M2), following the first mode (M1), in which the first switching device (110) is in its conductive state thereby feeding a first current (i1) to the load (300) and the second switching device (120) is in its conductive state thereby feeding a second current (i2) to the ground (140); and a third mode (M3), following the second mode (M2), in which the first switching device (110) is in its non-conductive state and the second switching device (120) is in its conductive state. The invention also relates to a system and a corresponding method.
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The invention relates to an overlap circuit configured to be coupled between power source(s) and load(s) for power transfer. The herein disclosed overlap circuit (100) is configured to transfer electrical power to two loads or two power sources at the same time during an overlap power transfer time period. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a system comprising such an overlap circuit.
A residual current circuit breaker, RCCB, for an electrical circuit. The RCCB comprises a first switching device and a second switching device coupled in series between the power supply and the load. The first switching device is configured to switch into an OFF mode, in which no current is fed to the load, upon detecting that the value of the current fed to the load is larger than a switching current is of the first switching device. The second switching device is configured to switch into an ON mode, in which the load is short cut, upon detecting a leakage of the current i fed to the load. When the load is short cut, there will be a current rush in the circuit which will trigger the first switching device to break the circuit and no current will thereafter flow in the circuit.
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CIRCUIT FOR CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING A POWER SOURCE/CONSUMER TO AN AC NETWORK
The invention relates to a circuit for connecting or disconnecting a power consumer and/or a power source to an AC network. The circuit (100) comprises a voltage divider (1 10) which provides a divided or scaled voltage (V1; V2) of an AC voltage (Vac) of the AC network. The circuit (100) also comprises a controller (120) configured to receive the divided voltage (V1; V2) and provide a control signal (CS) to a power consumer (210) and/or a power source (220) when the divided voltage (V1; V2) crosses a threshold trigger voltage (Vth) of the controller (120) so as to connect or disconnect the power consumer (210) and/or the power source (220) to the AC network (300). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a corresponding method.
The invention relates to a circuit breaker for an electrical circuit. The circuit breaker (100) is arranged between a power supply (302) and a load (304), wherein the circuit breaker (100) comprises control means (104) configured to switch switching means (106) of the circuit breaker (100) between an ON-mode in which a current i is fed to the load (304), and an OFF-mode in which no current is fed to the load (304); wherein the control means (104) is configured to obtain a value of the current i fed to the load (304) when the switching means (106) is in the ON-mode; keep the switching means (106) in the ON-mode if the value of the current i is smaller than a switching current is of the circuit breaker (100); switch the switching means (106) into the OFF-mode if the value of the current i is larger than the switching current is of the circuit breaker (100); and switch the switching means (106) from the OFF-mode back into the ON-mode after a first time interval Furthermore, the invention also relates to a circuit and a method.
H02H 3/093 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current with timing means
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The present invention relates to a system (100) for driving an electrical motor. The system (100) comprises a first set of voltage modules (112) and at least one second sets of voltage modules (122) connected to an electrical motor (200), wherein each set of voltage modules of the system (100) is active when at least one of its voltage modules is in active mode so that an output voltage of the active set of voltage modules is larger than zero, and non-active when all of its voltage modules are in non-active mode so that an output voltage of the non-active set of voltage modules is equal to zero; and configured to when driving the electrical motor (200) in a first direction (D1): i) during a first time period T1, the first set of voltage modules (112) is active and configured to drive the electrical motor (200) when the second set of voltage modules (122) is non-active and configured to not drive the electrical motor (200); ii) during a second time period T2 following the first time period T1, the first set of voltage modules (112) is active and the second set of voltage modules (122) is active so that both the first set of voltage modules (112) and the second set of voltage modules (122) are configured to drive the electrical motor (200); and iii) during a third time period T3 following the second time period T2, the first set of voltage modules (112) is non-active and configured to not drive the electrical motor (200) when the second set of voltage modules (122) is active and configured to drive the electrical motor (200).
The invention relates to an overlap circuit configured to be coupled between power source(s) and load(s) for power transfer. The herein disclosed overlap circuit (100) is configured to transfer electrical power to two loads or two power sources at the same time during an overlap power transfer time period. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a system comprising such an overlap circuit.
P1P1P1P1P1) of the first port (P1); wherein the overlap transfer circuit (300) is configured to: simultaneously transfer electrical power from the first set of voltage modules (112) and the second set of voltage modules (122) to the first power consumer (210) during an overlap time period; or simultaneously transfer electrical power from the first power source (220) to the first set of voltage modules (112) and the second set of voltage modules (122) during an overlap time period. Thereby, a power efficient and flexible voltage system is provided.
The present invention relates to a system (100) for feeding a load. The system (100) comprises a first set of voltage modules (112) and at least one second set of voltage modules (122) connected to a load (200), wherein each set of voltage modules of the system (100) is active when at least one of its voltage modules is in active mode so that an output voltage of the active set of voltage modules is larger than zero, and non-active when all of its voltage modules are in non-active mode so that an output voltage of the non-active set of voltage modules is equal to zero; and wherein i) during a first time period T1, the first set of voltage modules (112) is active and configured to feed the load (200) when the second set of voltage modules (122) is non-active and configured to not feed the load (200); ii) during a second time period T2 following the first time period T1, the first set of voltage modules (112) is active and the second set of voltage modules (122) is active so that both the first set of voltage modules (112) and the second set of voltage modules (122) are configured to feed the load (200); and iii) during a third time period T3 following the second time period T2, the first set of voltage modules (112) is non-active and configured to not feed the load (200) when the second set of voltage modules (122) is active and configured to feed the load (200).
n) of the breaking circuit (100). The power supply circuit (400) is arranged to at least one of: open the first switch (412) so that a current running from the input (102) to the output (104) passes via the first rectifier (416), the first capacitor (C1) and the second switch (414) thereby charging the first capacitor (C1); and open the second switch (414) so that a current running from the output (104) to the input (102) passes via the second rectifier (418), the first capacitor (C1) and the first switch (412) thereby charging the first capacitor (C1).
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regulating and displaying data; computer hardware and
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platforms for wireless acquisition, transfer, conversion,
regulating and recorded data; control installations
(electric -); apparatus and instruments for controlling
electricity; temperature controlling apparatus; sensors and
detectors; safety, security, protection and signalling
devices; energy control devices, included in this class;
alarm systems; electric locks; automatic access control
apparatus for electricity control; wan [wide area network]
hardware; wan (wide area network) software; computer
hardware and software systems for remote monitoring of
environmental conditions and control of devices in relation
to buildings and installations; environmental monitoring
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pressure, humidity and temperature and include alarm and
reporting functions; software for controlling environmental,
access and security systems of a building; home and office
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controllers, control devices and software for lighting,
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, security and other
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and gateways for collection and management of data; wireless
control devices to monitor and control the functioning of
other electronic devices (other than gaming apparatus);
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transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling
electricity; data processing equipment; computers; computer
software; computer programs [downloadable software]; fuses;
fuse boxes; circuit breakers; printed circuits; circuit
closers; integrated circuit chips; inverters [electricity];
switches, electric; testing apparatus not for medical
purposes; material testing instruments and machines;
electric control devices for energy management. Software design and development; consultancy in the field of
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relating to energy consumption in buildings, included in
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computing with software for transmission, storage,
converting, adjustment and display of data; platform as a
service (paas) with computer software platforms for
facilitating cloud-based communications between wireless
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monitoring of network systems; design and development of
networks; design and development of networks for control
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controllers for roller blinds and doors, apparatus
controllers, namely controllers for ovens, washing machines,
laundry dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers,
artificial watering of lawns and gardens, home audio and
image systems; scientific and technological services and
research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis
and research services; design and development of computer
hardware and software; software as a service [saas]; design
and development of energy management software; development
of energy and power management systems.
The present invention relates to a residual current circuit breaker, RCCB, (100) for an electrical circuit (300). The RCCB comprises a first switching device (106) and a second switching device (140) coupled in series with each other between the power supply (302) and the load (304). The first switching device (106) is configured to switch into an OFF mode, in which no current is fed to the load (304), upon detecting that a value of a current i fed to the load (304) is larger than a switching current is of the first switching device (106). The second switching device (140) is configured to switch into an ON mode, in which the load (304) is short cut, upon detecting a leakage of the current i fed to the load (304). Thereby, a novel RCCB architecture is provided. When a current leakage is detected a short cut is introduced which means that the voltage will be zero over the load and no person will be harmed by the current in the circuit. Flowever, when the load is short cut there will be a current rush in the circuit which will trigger the first switching device to break the circuit and no current will thereafter flow in the circuit. The invention also relates to a circuit comprising such a residual current circuit breaker and a corresponding method.
H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details
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H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
H02H 3/32 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors
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CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR BREAKING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
The invention relates to a circuit breaker for an electrical circuit. The circuit breaker (100) is arranged between a power supply (302) and a load (304), wherein the circuit breaker (100) comprises control means (104) configured to switch switching means (106) of the circuit breaker (100) between an ON-mode in which a current i is fed to the load (304), and an OFF- mode in which no current is fed to the load (304); wherein the control means (104) is configured to obtain a value of the current i fed to the load (304) when the switching means (106) is in the ON-mode; keep the switching means (106) in the ON-mode if the value of the current i is smaller than a switching current is of the circuit breaker (100); switch the switching means (106) into the OFF-mode if the value of the current i is larger than the switching current is of the circuit breaker (100); and switch the switching means (106) from the OFF-mode back into the ON-mode after a first time interval Furthermore, the invention also relates to a circuit and a method.
H01H 83/20 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by excess current as well as by some other abnormal electrical condition
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H02H 3/093 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current with timing means
H02M 5/293 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
28.
CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR BREAKING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
The invention relates to a circuit breaker for an electrical circuit. The circuit breaker (100) is arranged between a power supply (302) and a load (304) and comprising a first circuit breaker (102) coupled in series with a second circuit breaker (112), wherein the circuit breaker (100) comprises control means (104) configured to switch switching means (106) of the first circuit breaker (102) between an ON-mode in which a current i is fed to the load (304), and an OFF- mode in which no current is fed to the load (304); wherein the control means (104) is configured to obtain a value of the current i fed to the load (304); switch the switching means (106) into the OFF-mode within a switching time of the first circuit breaker (102) if the value of the current i is larger than a switching current is of the first circuit breaker (102), wherein the switching time of the first circuit breaker (102) is less than a switching time of the second circuit breaker (112); and switch the switching means (106) from the OFF-mode back into the ON-mode after a first time interval Furthermore, the invention also relates to a circuit and a method.
H01H 83/20 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by excess current as well as by some other abnormal electrical condition
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H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
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H02M 5/293 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
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software for wireless content delivery; computer software
platforms for wireless acquisition, transfer, conversion,
regulating and recorded data; control installations
(electric -); apparatus and instruments for controlling
electricity; temperature controlling apparatus; sensors and
detectors; safety, security, protection and signalling
devices; energy control devices, included in this class;
alarm systems; electric locks; access control devices (terms
considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13
(2) (b) of the Common Regulations); WAN [wide area network]
hardware; WAN (wide area network) software; computer
hardware and software systems for remote monitoring of
environmental conditions and control of devices in relation
to buildings and installations; environmental monitoring
systems consisting of meters and sensors that measure
pressure, humidity and temperature and include alarm and
reporting functions; software for controlling environmental,
access and security systems of a building; home and office
automation systems consisting of wireless and wired
controllers, control devices and software for lighting,
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, security and other
monitoring and control applications; mobile data and control
platforms consisting of data transceivers, wireless networks
and gateways for collection and management of data; wireless
control devices to monitor and control the functioning of
other electronic devices (other than gaming apparatus)
(terms considered linguistically incorrect by the
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Regulations); parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
included in this class; apparatus and instruments for
conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating,
regulating or controlling electricity; data processing
equipment; computers; computer software; computer programs
[downloadable software]; fuses; fuse boxes; circuit
breakers; printed circuits; circuit closers; integrated
circuit chips; inverters [electricity]; switches, electric;
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instruments and machines; electric control devices for
energy management. Software design and development; consultancy in the field of
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relating to energy consumption in buildings, included in
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the Common Regulations); platform as a service (PaaS) with
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systems; design and development of networks; design and
development of networks for control devices for the home,
namely wireless and wired controllers for lighting,
thermostats and controllers for heating, controllers for
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controllers for ovens, washing machines, laundry dryers,
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TN2), the transistor network (TN) being arranged to control the at least one controllable switch, so as to control the breaking of the alternating current (AC) provided to the at least one electrical load, based on a value of at least one voltage (V1; V2) of at least one node of the impedance network (Z).
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The present invention relates to a power supply circuit (400) for a breaking circuit (100), the power supply circuit (400) comprising a first connecting point (CP1) arranged to be connected to an input (102) of the breaking circuit (100) and a second connecting point (CP2) arranged to be connected to an output (104) of the breaking circuit (100). The power supply circuit (400) further comprises a first rectifier (416) and a second rectifier (418) connected in series and in opposite direction to each other between the first connecting point (CP1) and the second connecting point (CP2); a first switch (412) and a second switch (414) connected in series between the first connecting point (CP1) and the second connecting point (CP2), wherein the first switch (412) and the second switch (414) are connected in parallel to the first rectifier (416) and the second rectifier (418); and a first capacitor (C1) having a first connecting point (CP1C1) connected between the first rectifier (416) and the second rectifier (418) and a second connecting point (CP2C1) connected between the first switch (412) and the second switch (414), wherein the first connecting point (CP1C1) of the first capacitor (C1) is further arranged to be connected to a power consumer (110a, 110b,..., 110n) of the breaking circuit (100). The power supply circuit (400) is arranged to at least one of: open the first switch (412) so that a current running from the input (102) to the output (104) passes via the first rectifier (416), the first capacitor (C1) and the second switch (414) thereby charging the first capacitor (C1); and open the second switch (414) so that a current running from the output (104) to the input (102) passes via the second rectifier (418), the first capacitor (C1) and the first switch (412) thereby charging the first capacitor (C1).
H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
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The present invention relates to a circuit (100) for breaking alternating current, the circuit (100) comprising: an input (102) arranged to receive an alternating current (AC); an output (104) arranged to provide the alternating current (AC) to at least one electrical load (200n); at least one controllable switch (106; 108) coupled between the input (102) and the output (104); an impedance network (Z) coupled between the input (102) and the output (104); a controller (110) coupled to a reference ground (112) common to the controller (110) and the at least one controllable switch (106; 108), wherein the controller (110) is arranged to measure at least one measuring voltage (V1; V2) between a node of the impedance network (Z) and the reference ground (112) and to control the at least one controllable switch (106; 108), so as to control the breaking of the alternating current (AC) provided to the at least one electrical load (200n), based on the value of the measured at least one measuring voltage (V1; V2).
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H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
The present invention relates to a circuit and an arrangement for breaking alternating current, the circuit comprising: an input arranged to receive an alternating current (AC); an output arranged to provide the alternating current (AC) to at least one electrical load; at least one controllable switch coupled between the input and the output; an impedance network (Z) coupled between the input and the output; and a transistor network (TN) comprising at least one transistor (TTN1; TTN2), the transistor network (TN) being arranged to control the at least one controllable switch, so as to control the breaking of the alternating current (AC) provided to the at least one electrical load, based on a value of at least one voltage (V1; V2) of at least one node of the impedance network (Z).
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H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
