ABB Schweiz AG patent applications published on July 11th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from ABB Schweiz AG on July 11th, 2024

1. **Summary**: The recent patents filed by ABB Schweiz AG focus on innovative technologies for enhancing system reliability and efficiency in various industries. These patents include methods for handling failures in process control systems with virtualized distributed control nodes, smart power management systems for connecting electrical loads to multiple power sources, a CutOut device for electrical circuit protection, and an advanced equipment maintenance assistance technology. These inventions aim to improve operational performance, reduce downtime, and ensure safety in industrial processes.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

  * Utilization of virtualized distributed control nodes in process control systems.
  * Automatic switching of primary controller role to backup nodes in case of failures.
  * Efficient management of multiple power sources for reliable power supply.
  * Precise response to overcurrent events using the CutOut device.
  * Real-time assistance for correcting abnormal events in equipment maintenance.

3. **Notable Applications**:

  * Integration into industrial automation systems for enhanced reliability.
  * Implementation in smart grid infrastructure for optimized power distribution.
  * Use in electronics manufacturing for enhanced electrical safety.
  * Deployment in various industries for equipment troubleshooting and maintenance optimization.

Patent applications for ABB Schweiz AG on July 11th, 2024

Fruit Picking Robot and End Effector Therefore (18610791)

Main Inventor

Haayo Terpstra

Method of Monitoring Cleaning of Coating Apparatus, Method of Cleaning Coating Apparatus, Coating Apparatuses, and Robot System (18547392)

Main Inventor

Yngve Finnestad

LAYERED PANEL AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF (18247503)

Main Inventor

Oscar Rubio Alonso

SAFETY NETWORK FOR DEVICES IN INTERMITTENT USE (18557923)

Main Inventor

Zhibo Pang

Pre-Trained Rule Engine and Method to Provide Assistance to Correct Abnormal Events in Equipment (18616621)

Main Inventor

Farooq Ahmed

Vacuum Interrupter Fuse (18408844)

Main Inventor

Dietmar Gentsch

CONVERTIBLE TRANSFER SWITCH (18047842)

Main Inventor

Veerakumar Bose

Methods And Means For Failure Handling In Process Control Systems (18047935)

Main Inventor

Bjarne Johansson