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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2013
Robert Espeseth, Skien, NO;
Jan-arild Zinke, Porsgrunn, NO;
Havard Hadland, Skien, NO;
ABB Technology AB, , CH;
Abstract
A switching device for electric power distribution, electrically connectable to an electrical conductor, the switching device including a breaker electrically connectable to the electrical conductor, and an electrically conductive housing to which the breaker is mounted, the switching device providing a current path between the breaker and the electrical conductor, and the housing houses a guiding member for operating the breaker, the guiding member being movable in relation to the housing, the housing having an outer surface, wherein the housing has a smooth outer shape to distribute the electric field generated by the voltage of the current through the switching device. A switchgear including such a switching device.