20240038418. ASSEMBLIES FOR MITIGATING DRY BAND ARCING ON POWER DISTRIBUTION LINE INSULATORS simplified abstract (TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH)
ASSEMBLIES FOR MITIGATING DRY BAND ARCING ON POWER DISTRIBUTION LINE INSULATORS
Organization Name
TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
Inventor(s)
Senthil A. Kumar of Morrisville NC (US)
ASSEMBLIES FOR MITIGATING DRY BAND ARCING ON POWER DISTRIBUTION LINE INSULATORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240038418 titled 'ASSEMBLIES FOR MITIGATING DRY BAND ARCING ON POWER DISTRIBUTION LINE INSULATORS
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes an assembly designed to mitigate dry band arcing on power distribution line insulators. The assembly includes a polymeric insulator for power distribution lines, with a core and two end fittings affixed to opposing ends of the core. The core is circumferentially surrounded by a housing, which consists of an upper end section and a lower end section that overlap the respective end fittings. The housing also features a series of axially spaced apart annular sheds projecting radially outwardly from its outer surface. Additionally, the assembly includes a cover with a main body that defines a cavity, consisting of a sidewall and a top wall. The cover has a lower opening at the lower edge of the sidewall and an upper opening in the top wall, both in communication with the cavity. At least a portion of the upper end section of the housing is received through the upper opening of the cover, and one or more of the annular sheds are received within the cavity of the cover. The disclosure also describes methods of mitigating dry band arcing on power distribution line insulators.
- The assembly includes a polymeric insulator with a core and end fittings, surrounded by a housing with annular sheds.
- A cover is provided with a cavity that receives a portion of the housing and annular sheds.
- The assembly and methods aim to mitigate dry band arcing on power distribution line insulators.
Potential Applications
- Power distribution systems
- Electrical transmission networks
Problems Solved
- Mitigates dry band arcing on power distribution line insulators
- Reduces the risk of electrical faults and failures
Benefits
- Improved reliability and performance of power distribution systems
- Increased safety by reducing the occurrence of electrical faults
- Cost-effective solution for mitigating dry band arcing on insulators
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure describes an assembly adapted for mitigating dry band arcing on power distribution line insulators. the assembly includes a polymeric insulator for power distribution line having a core, two end fittings affixed to opposing ends of the core, and a housing circumferentially surrounding the core. the housing including an upper end section and a lower end section each overlapping a respective end fitting, and a series of axially spaced apart annular sheds projecting radially outwardly from an outer surface of the housing. the device further includes a cover having a main body including a sidewall and a top wall, the sidewall and the top wall together define a cavity. a lower edge of the sidewall defines a lower opening and the top wall includes an upper opening, both the lower and upper openings being in communication with the cavity. at least a portion of the upper end section of the housing is received through the upper opening of the cover and one or more of the annular sheds are received within the cavity of the cover. methods of mitigating dry band arcing on power distribution line insulators are also described.
