The invention relates to a circuit-breaker (1) comprising: an input electric terminal (100) to be connected to an accumulator battery (300); an output electric terminal (200); contact means (3) for closing or opening the electric contact between the two input and output electric terminals; power consuming members (20) connected to said contact means by a first connection cable (107); means for determining the current flowing through the input electric terminal, that comprise means for measuring a voltage including two connection cables (105, 106) one of which at least has a high resistance, means for calculating the current intensity (301) and optionally an electric calibration circuit; and a junction electric circuit (330) connecting said high-resistance connection cable and said first connection cable and having a semi-conductor member provided thereon.
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
H01H 51/08 - Contacts alternately opened and closed by successive cycles of energisation and de-energisation of the electromagnet, e.g. by use of a ratchet
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CUTOUT SWITCH DESIGNED TO BE CONNECTED TO TWO STORAGE BATTERIES AND METHOD FOR CHARGING SAID STORAGE BATTERIES
The invention concerns a cutout switch for storage batteries. According to the invention, the circuit breaker (1) comprises in a common case (1A), two input electric terminals (201, 211) and at least one output electric terminal (215), a single electromagnetic contact device (100) for opening or closing the electric contact alternately between one of the two input electric terminals and said output electric terminal and the other of the two input electric terminal as well as for opening the electric contact between the two input electric terminals and said output electric terminal, at least one electric switch for electrically connecting one of the two input electric terminals and said output electric terminal, means for determining a value of the current strength flowing through one of the input electric terminals, and, associated with said determining means, means for controlling electronic devices of said contact device and of each electric switch.
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
H01H 51/08 - Contacts alternately opened and closed by successive cycles of energisation and de-energisation of the electromagnet, e.g. by use of a ratchet
The invention relates to a circuit breaker (1) comprising an electrical input terminal (10) intended to be connected to an accumulator battery (300), an electrical output terminal (20), contact means (2, 3) suitable for closing or opening the electrical contact between the two electrical terminals, supply means (104, 105) for energizing the contact means linked to the electrical input terminal, and control means (100, 106, 106A) for the contact means linked to a power supply (103A). According to the invention, the circuit breaker comprises means (102) for detecting a voltage on the electrical input terminal, a timer (100A) suitable for being triggered and stopped by the detection means and for sending a signal to open the electrical contact between the two electrical terminals, and an electrical circuit (200) comprising a capacitor (201) which is wired to said electrical input terminal and which is suitable for supplying current to the supply means for energizing the contact means and the power supply for the control means.
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
B60K 28/14 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle responsive to accident or emergency, e.g. deceleration, tilt of vehicle
H01H 47/18 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay for introducing delay in the operation of the relay
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DEVICE FOR CHECKING AT LEAST TWO STORAGE BATTERIES AND CHARGING METHODS USING SUCH A CHECKING DEVICE
The present invention relates to a device for checking the charge of at least two storage batteries (300, 350) using an electrical alternator (101) connected to each storage battery via a separate current feed circuit (110, 120), said checking device including a circuit breaker (1, 50) to be placed in each current feed circuit, which circuit breaker comprises input and output electrical terminals and contact means designed to open or close the electrical contact between the two input and output electrical terminals. According to the invention, the checking device includes, in one of the two separate current feed circuits, a switch (40, 51) mounted in parallel with the contact means of at least one circuit breaker.
H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
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BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER COMPRISING CURRENT-MEASURING MEANS
The present invention relates to a circuit breaker (1) comprising an input electrical terminal (100), which is intended to be connected to a storage battery and comprises a body connected at one of its ends to a fixed contact element, an output electrical terminal (200), contact means (3) designed to open or close the electrical contact between the input and output electrical terminals, and means for measuring the current passing through the input electrical terminal. According to the invention, the current measuring means comprise, on the one hand, means for measuring the voltage between two measurement points on the input electrical terminal and means for calculating the intensity of the current from said voltage and, on the other hand, an electrical circuit comprising, in series, a switch and a resistor of known value, said electrical circuit being connected on one side to a point of known potential and on the other side to one of said measurement points, which is placed near the contactor element and the potential of which is measured by the voltage measurement means.
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
G01R 1/20 - Modifications of basic electric elements for use in electric measuring instrumentsStructural combinations of such elements with such instruments
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
H01H 1/58 - Electric connections to or between contactsTerminals
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REMOTELY-CONTROLLED CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR A STORAGE BATTERY
The present invention relates to a circuit breaker (1) comprising an input electrical terminal (10) designed to be connected to a storage battery (100), an input electrical terminal (20), contact means (3) designed to open or close the electrical contact between the two input and output electrical terminals, means for locking and unlocking the contact means, and means (40) for remotely receiving at least one control signal for operating the locking and unlocking means. According to the invention, the locking and unlocking means are designed to be in a state in which the contact means are unlocked after receiving several separate and predetermined control signals.
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
H01H 51/10 - Contacts retained open or closed by a mechanical latch which is controlled by an electromagnet
The present invention relates to a circuit breaker (1) comprising an input electrical terminal intended to be connected to a storage battery (100), an output electrical terminal, contact means designed to open or close the electrical contact between the two input and output electrical terminals, and means for measuring characteristics of said storage battery. According to the invention, the circuit breaker includes a medium-range radio transceiver (40) designed to transmit and receive a radio signal relating to characteristics of batteries (101).
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
H01H 51/08 - Contacts alternately opened and closed by successive cycles of energisation and de-energisation of the electromagnet, e.g. by use of a ratchet
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