View source for 18125116. CURRENT TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLIES simplified abstract (Schneider Electric USA, Inc.)

=CURRENT TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLIES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Schneider Electric USA, Inc.|Schneider Electric USA, Inc.]]


[[Category:Schneider Electric USA, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Kenneth Riehl of Cedar Rapids IA (US)|Kenneth Riehl of Cedar Rapids IA (US)]][[Category:Kenneth Riehl of Cedar Rapids IA (US)]]

[[:Category:Juan Ignacio Melecio of North Liberty IA (US)|Juan Ignacio Melecio of North Liberty IA (US)]][[Category:Juan Ignacio Melecio of North Liberty IA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jeremy D. Schroeder of Cedar Rapids IA (US)|Jeremy D. Schroeder of Cedar Rapids IA (US)]][[Category:Jeremy D. Schroeder of Cedar Rapids IA (US)]]

==CURRENT TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18125116 titled 'CURRENT TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLIES

The abstract describes a patent application for a current transformer designed for a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). The transformer includes a core with a closed loop shape and a sense coil wrapped around it to magnetically couple to conductors passing through the core opening. Magnetic shields are placed on both sides of the core over the sense coil.

* Core with closed loop shape
* Sense coil wrapped around the core
* Magnetic shields on both sides of the core
* Designed for a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
* Magnetically couples to conductors passing through the core opening

Potential Applications:
- Ground fault circuit interrupters
- Electrical safety systems
- Power distribution systems

Problems Solved:
- Ensures accurate current measurement
- Enhances safety in electrical systems
- Detects ground faults effectively

Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in current measurement
- Enhanced safety features in electrical systems
- Reliable detection of ground faults

Commercial Applications:
Title: "Enhancing Electrical Safety with Current Transformer for GFCI"
This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as residential buildings, industrial facilities, and commercial establishments to enhance electrical safety and prevent ground faults.

Questions about Current Transformer for GFCI:
1. How does the current transformer improve safety in electrical systems?
2. What are the key features of the current transformer for GFCI?

Frequently Updated Research:
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==Original Abstract Submitted==

A current transformer for a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) can include a core having a closed loop shape having a first side, a second side, and a core opening, and a sense coil wrapped around the core configured to magnetically couple to a plurality of conductors passing through the core opening. The current transformer can include a first magnetic shield disposed on the first side of the core over the sense coil, and a second magnetic shield disposed on a second side of the core over the sense coil.



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