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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2009
Frank John Muench, Waukesha, WI (US);
Michael Patrick Culhane, Delafield, WI (US);
Brian Todd Steinbrecher, Brookfield, WI (US);
Paul Newcomb Stoving, Oak Creek, WI (US);
John Mitchell Makal, Menomonee Falls, WI (US);
Paul Michael Roscizewski, Eagle, WI (US);
Frank John Muench, Waukesha, WI (US);
Michael Patrick Culhane, Delafield, WI (US);
Brian Todd Steinbrecher, Brookfield, WI (US);
Paul Newcomb Stoving, Oak Creek, WI (US);
John Mitchell Makal, Menomonee Falls, WI (US);
Paul Michael Roscizewski, Eagle, WI (US);
Cooper Technologies Company, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Insulated vacuum switchgear and active switchgear elements therefor are provided with a rigid support structure mechanically isolating a vacuum insulator from axial loads in use without reinforcing or insulating encapsulations. At least one of the elastomeric insulating housing and the support structure directly contacts an outer surface of the insulator. Systems and methods for assembling the switchgear are also provided.