Abstract:
A load tap changer comprising in part a diverter switch is disclosed. The diverter switch includes a movable main contact (38), first and second fixed main contacts (40a, 40b), a pantograph system (30) for translating a rotational motion of a shaft (22) to a substantially linear motion of the movable main contact. The load tap changer further comprises a link system (10) comprising a gear adapted to be rotated by a motor, a spring battery for storing energy of the motor and a link assembly for coupling the gear to the spring battery. The shaft is coupled to the link assembly to enable the spring battery to rotate the shaft and effect movement of the movable main contact. A predetermined amount of rotation of the shaft effects a movement of the main contact from a contacting position with the first fixed main contact to a contacting position with the second fixed main contact.
Abstract:
A load tap changer comprising in part a diverter switch is disclosed. The diverter switch includes a movable main contact (38), first and second fixed main contacts (40a, 40b), a pantograph system (30) for translating a rotational motion of a shaft (22) to a substantially linear motion of the movable main contact. The load tap changer further comprises a link system (10) comprising a gear adapted to be rotated by a motor, a spring battery for storing energy of the motor and a link assembly for coupling the gear to the spring battery. The shaft is coupled to the link assembly to enable the spring battery to rotate the shaft and effect movement of the movable main contact. A predetermined amount of rotation of the shaft effects a movement of the main contact from a contacting position with the first fixed main contact to a contacting position with the second fixed main contact.