ABB Files Patent for Switchgear with Selectively Engaging Connectors
Time:2026-05-18 Browse: 1
Date Filed: July 2025
Applicant: ABB Switzerland Ltd.
Patent Publication Number: CN121366816A
ABB Switzerland has filed a patent for a switchgear device and a switching mechanism for the device, highlighting its ongoing innovation in electrical distribution and control technologies.
Patent Overview:
The disclosed switchgear device (100) includes:
At least one electrical component (126)
At least one switch mechanism (200) capable of operating the electrical component(s)
The switch mechanism features a curved housing (120) with a cavity (120a). Within this housing:
First (102) and second (106) terminals are accommodated inside the curved housing
Third terminal (108) is connected to the curved housing and positioned laterally and longitudinally away from the first and second terminals
A connector (112) is slidably arranged within the housing cavity, enabling it to selectively engage with one or more of the first, second, and third terminals.
Significance:
This design allows for flexible and selective electrical connections within switchgear devices, which can improve operational reliability, modularity, and ease of maintenance. By incorporating a sliding connector mechanism, ABB demonstrates continued leadership in developing advanced, intelligent electrical infrastructure solutions for industrial and utility applications.
