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1.

DRIVE ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 03204902
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Open to Public Date 2024-01-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zerweck, Jason
  • Murphy, Kevin

Abstract

A tool to bundle a plurality of elongate articles using a weldable tape includes a guide block, a motor assembly, and a drive block. The motor assembly can include a motor and a gear train. The drive block can include a first bracket, a second bracket, a first wheel assembly, a second wheel assembly, and a spring element. The drive block can connect to the gear train of the motor assembly using a slot and tooth arrangement. A rotation of the motor can cause a rotation of the first wheel assembly and the second wheel assembly of the drive block to feed the weldable tape through the tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 13/32 - Securing ends of binding material by applying adhesive
  • B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding
  • B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
  • B65B 13/02 - Applying and securing binding material around articles or groups of articles, e.g. using strings, wires, strips, bands or tapes
  • B65B 27/10 - Bundling rods, sticks, or like elongated objects

2.

CLAMPING ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 03204941
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Open to Public Date 2024-01-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Zerweck, Jason

Abstract

A clamping apparatus for bundling a plurality of elongate articles using a weldable tape includes a guide block, an anvil bracket, a clamp body, an anvil, a pivot lever, at least one clamp spring, and at least one anvil spring. The guide block can include a passage extending through the guide block. The anvil bracket, the clamp body, and the anvil can be configured to slidably move in a forward and rear direction through a passage. The pivot lever can be configured to pivotably rotate about an axis and impart a translational movement onto the anvil bracket in response to a driving mechanism. The clamping assembly can be configured to complete a series of steps based on the translational movement of the pivot lever.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 37/053 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work aligning cylindrical work; Clamping devices therefor
  • B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass
  • B65D 63/00 - Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles

3.

CABLE BUNDLING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03205793
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-07
Open to Public Date 2024-01-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Cooper, Anthony Austin
  • White, Ronald David
  • Stefanov, Henry Joseph
  • Baker, James

Abstract

A cable bundling system is disclosed. The cable bundling system includes a base having an opening extending through the base; a barb supported by the base and extending at least partially across the opening; and a strap adapted to be advanced through the opening in a first direction. When the strap is displaced in a second direction opposite the first direction, the barb pierces a medial portion of the strap such that the barb contacts the base. The strap can include a longitudinal groove extending a length of the strap, and the barb has a piercing portion opposite a supported portion. The piercing portion can pierce the medial portion of the strap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
  • B65D 65/04 - Wrappers or flexible covers non-rectangular

4.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING TRACE CONTAMINANTS IN GAS MATRIX USING INTEGRATED CAVITY OUTPUT SPECTROSCOPY

      
Document Number 03204505
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Open to Public Date 2023-12-24
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tanguay, Francois
  • Lanher, Bertrand Simon
  • Leen, John Brian

Abstract

A laser absorption spectrometry system for gas measurement is provided. The system includes an integrated cavity output spectroscopy (ICOS) assembly including a gas cell. The gas cell includes a cell body defining an optical cavity and an input mirror and an output mirror positioned in the optical cavity. The assembly further includes a tunable diode laser configured to emit laser light, a collimator positioned in an optical path between the tunable diode laser and the gas cell, and a detector arranged to measure laser light exiting the optical cavity. The collimator includes at least one of a reflective collimation mirror or a gradient index (GRN) lens.

5.

ENHANCEMENTS TO LASER SPECTROSCOPY MODELING BY MEASUREMENT OF HYDROCARBON FUEL GAS COMPOSITIONS

      
Document Number 03204693
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Open to Public Date 2023-12-24
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Desbiens, Raphael
  • Leen, John Brian
  • Owen, Kyle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to measuring chemical constituents and associated properties of hydrocarbon fuel mixtures, and further relates to tunable diode laser absorption spectrometry gas analyzers having improved chemometric models. Methods described herein include setting gas concentration fit coefficients to a chemometric model for the measured gas concentration data for each of one or more background; wherein the chemometric model employs a broadband offset basis to a final basis set spectrum for the one or more gaseous target components; applying an iterative mathematical model to the measured light absorption data by iteratively adjusting target component fit coefficients until the measured light absorption data matches the chemometric model; and, determining a calculated amount of the one or more target components within the sample gas mixture by applying the gas concentration fit coefficients and the target component fit coefficients to the measured light absorption data and to the measured gas concentration data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/39 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using tunable lasers
  • G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis

6.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING TRACE CONTAMINANTS IN GAS MATRIX USING INTEGRATED CAVITY OUTPUT SPECTROSCOPY

      
Document Number 03204511
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Open to Public Date 2023-12-24
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tanguay, Francois
  • Owen, Kyle
  • Leen, John Brian
  • Meunier, Axel
  • Lanher, Bertrand Simon

Abstract

A laser absorption spectrometry system for gas measurement is provided. The system includes an integrated cavity output spectroscopy (ICOS) assembly. The assembly includes a gas cell including a cell body defining an optical cavity, one or more tunable diode lasers having one or more nominal wavelengths, and a reflective collimation mirror positioned in an optical path between the one or more tunable diode lasers and the gas cell.

7.

PUMP MANIFOLD WITH REDUNDANCY FOR GAS EXTRACTION SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03204688
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Open to Public Date 2023-12-24
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Boivin, Alexandre
  • Burnett, Marc
  • Michaud, Dominic
  • Owen, Kyle
  • Meunier, Axel
  • Leen, John Brian

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods that include a multiple pump manifold to provide redundancy for use with high availability gas extraction system in industrial instrumentation. A method of operating a redundant pump assembly including operating a first pump of a plurality of pumps for an operation period; validating a second pump of the plurality of pumps at the end of the operation period of the first pump; validating a third pump of the plurality of pumps at the end of the operation period of the first pump; and, operating the third pump for the operation period, where the second pump and third pump are validated as operational.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • E21B 43/12 - Methods or apparatus for controlling the flow of the obtained fluid to or in wells
  • F04B 41/00 - Pumping installations or systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04B 41/06 - Combinations of two or more pumps

8.

NON-METALLIC CEILING ELECTRICAL FIXTURE WITH METALLIC BRACKETS

      
Document Number 03196114
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-14
Open to Public Date 2023-12-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Thomas, Mathew
  • Wolfe, James
  • O'Neil, Michael

Abstract

A ceiling electrical box can include a housing and a bracket. The housing is defined by a rear wall at a first end, at least one sidewall, and an opening at a second end and includes a first emboss tab, a second emboss tab, a pair of screw holes, a pair of first bores, and a pair of second bores. The bracket includes a first portion, a second portion, a pair of first threaded apertures, and a pair of second threaded apertures. The bracket can include a third portion and a fourth portion extending on a first plane of the first portion. The ceiling electrical box can also include a pair of first fasteners to attach the housing to the bracket and a pair of second fasteners to engage the bracket through the housing, the second fasteners configured to receive a fixture plate for a ceiling fixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
  • F21V 21/03 - Ceiling bases, e.g. ceiling roses
  • H02G 3/02 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles - Details

9.

A MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHING APPARATUS

      
Document Number 03195375
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-06
Open to Public Date 2023-11-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Morelli, Emanuele
  • Cortinovis, Gianluca
  • Forlani, Giorgio
  • Bruni, Jacopo
  • Invernizzi, Pierluigi
  • Gentsch, Dietmar

Abstract

A switching apparatus comprising one or more electric poles. For each electric pole, the switching apparatus comprises a first pole terminal, a second pole terminal and a ground terminal. In operation, the first pole terminal can be electrically coupled to a first conductor of an electric line, the second pole terminal can be electrically coupled to a second conductor of said electric line and the ground terminal can be electrically coupled to a grounding conductor. For each electric pole, the switching apparatus comprises a plurality of fixed contacts spaced apart one from another. Such a plurality of fixed contacts comprises a first fixed contact electrically connected to the first pole terminal, a second fixed contact electrically connected to the second pole terminal, a third fixed contact electrically connected to the ground terminal and a fourth fixed contact electrically connectable with the second fixed contact. For each electric pole, the switching apparatus further comprises a movable contact, which is reversibly movable about a corresponding rotation axis according to opposite first and second rotation directions, so that said movable contact can be coupled to or uncoupled from one or more of the above-mentioned fixed contacts, and a vacuum interrupter, which comprises a fixed arc contact electrically connected to the first pole terminal, a movable arc contact electrically connected to the fourth fixed contact and reversibly movable along a corresponding translation axis between a coupled position with the fixed arc contact and an uncoupled position from the fixed arc contact. The vacuum interrupter further comprises a vacuum chamber, in which the fixed arc contact and the movable arc contact are enclosed and can be coupled or decoupled. For each electric pole, the switching apparatus further comprises a motion transmission mechanism operatively coupled to a contact shaft solidly coupled to the movable arc contact. The motion transmission mechanism is actuatable by the movable contact to cause a movement of said movable arc contact along said translation axis, when said movable contact moves about said rotation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 19/20 - Driving mechanisms allowing angular displacement of the operating part to be effective in either direction
  • H01H 1/66 - Contacts sealed in an evacuated or gas-filled envelope, e.g. magnetic dry-reed contacts
  • H01H 9/30 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts
  • H01H 21/00 - Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand
  • H01H 33/22 - Selection of fluids for arc-extinguishing

10.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INSTALLATION DEVICE CUSTOMIZATION

      
Document Number 03190108
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-16
Open to Public Date 2023-10-27
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor O'Neil, Michael Devin

Abstract

An installation device can include a body having a substrate, a first coating, and a second coating. The first coating can include a tinted coating. The second coating can include a clear coat sealant. The first coating and the second coating coat at least part of the substrate, the first coating located between the substrate and the second coating. Further, each of the first coating and the second coating can include a polyceramic compound. The installation device can further include a third coating and a fourth coating. The third coating can be a primer coating and the fourth coating can be a hydrographic film. The body can further include a recessed segment located on the first side, at least one opening extending through the body, and a cover plate to cover, at least in part, the at least one opening and the recessed segment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 1/36 - Successively applying liquids or other fluent materials, e.g. without intermediate treatment
  • B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
  • B44F 9/10 - Designs imitating natural patterns of metallic or oxidised metallic surfaces
  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box
  • C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects produced; Filling pastes

11.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING HEAT GENERATED IN AN ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE

      
Document Number 03197236
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Open to Public Date 2023-10-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Khzouz, Erik Ryan

Abstract

A system for transferring heat generated in an electrical enclosure includes run-in buses, a thermally conductive plate, and at least one contact assembly secured to the plate. Each pair of adjacent run-in buses is separated by a space. The plate has at least one opening extending therethrough, and the plate receives the run-in buses through the at least one opening. The at least one contact assembly has spaced apart fingers that partially cover the at least one opening of the plate, and adjacent fingers define a slot. Each of the fingers is located in a space between adjacent run-in buses, and each of the run-in buses is located in a slot when the fingers are located in the spaces between adjacent run-in buses. The run- in buses and contact assembly fingers are oriented in an interleaved pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/56 - Cooling; Ventilation
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

12.

SELF-POWERED RECLOSER

      
Document Number 03195781
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-11
Open to Public Date 2023-10-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tueysuez, Arda
  • Budde, Christoph

Abstract

A self-powered recloser is provided. The recloser has a circuit breaker, an electrical actuator, an electrical generator, a capacitor, and a lever. The circuit breaker, in an on state, harvests power from a medium voltage line required to actuate its movable contact to interrupt current flow in the medium voltage line. In an off state, it does not harvest power from the medium voltage line required to actuate its movable contact to interrupt current flow in the medium voltage line. The electrical actuator transitions the circuit breaker from the off state to the on state. The capacitor, when charged, provides the electrical actuator with the electrical power required to transition between states. The lever is moved by an operative. Moving the lever charges the capacitor via the electrical generator. The recloser can be helpful in overhead electricity distribution networks.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

VERSATILE EMERGENCY LIGHTING LUMINAIRE FOR BUILDINGS

      
Document Number 03193831
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Open to Public Date 2023-09-23
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Martins, Fabrice

Abstract

An emergency lighting luminaire (2) for mounting in a recess (la) in a wall or ceiling (1) of a building, wherein this recess (la) is configured to be covered with a covering plate (1b), the luminaire (2) comprising: = a power supply unit (3) that is configured to be mounted in the recess (1a), the power supply unit (3) comprising at least one power source (3a) and driver electronics (3b) for a plurality of illuminants (4b); = an illuminant unit (4) that is configured to be held outside the recess (1a), the illuminant unit (4) comprising a substrate (4a) on which a plurality of illuminants (4b) are mounted; and = a connector (5) that attaches the illuminant unit (4) to the power supply unit (3), contains electrical connections between the illuminants (4b) and the power supply unit (3), and is configured to traverse the covering plate (1b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure
  • F21K 9/00 - Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers
  • F21S 4/20 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
  • F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices

14.

METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF BATTERY DEGRADATION

      
Document Number 03192566
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-10
Open to Public Date 2023-09-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Sowa, Kacper
  • Ruszczyk, Adam
  • Nieto, Carlos

Abstract

Computer-implemented method of estimating battery degradation, in particular, the battery in a battery energy storage system (BESS) comprising the steps of: acquiring (S1) battery parameters, characteristics of calendar ageing wearing coefficient BWC1 and/or characteristics of cycle ageing wearing coefficient BWC2 wherein BWC1 is a function of State of Charge (SoC) and BWC2 is a function of charging/dis-charging rate (C-rate), acquiring and/or calculating (S2) instantaneous values of SoC and C-rate of a battery in a defined period, reading (S3) instantaneous values of calendar ageing wearing coefficient BWC1 and/or instantaneous values of cycle ageing wearing coefficient BWC2 corresponding to instantaneous values of SoC and C-rate of a battery acquired in step (S2), using characteristics of calendar ageing wearing coefficients acquired in step (S1) and determining (S4) value of calendar ageing wearing index BWI1 by referring integrated instantaneous values of BWC1 determined in step (S3) to the integrated instantaneous values of BWC1 for a period of nominal operation time with maximum allowable value of the SoC, and/or values of cycle ageing wearing index BWI2 by referring integrated instantaneous values of BWC2 determined in step (S3) to the integrated instantaneous values of BWC2 for full battery charging (from SOC., to SOC.() or discharging (from Soc. to SoCm,n) with nominal C-rate, thereby indicating degree of battery degradation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

15.

AN ELECTRICAL PANEL BOARD

      
Document Number 03191953
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-06
Open to Public Date 2023-09-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Bhattar, Kiran

Abstract

An electrical panel board is disclosed. The electrical panel board includes an enclosure defining a first and second chamber. The panel board further includes a power distribution module disposed in one of the first chamber and the second chamber and is adapted to electrically connect a main power source to receive power thereof with one or more loads. A neutral assembly is positioned in the remaining of the first chamber and the second chamber and securable to the rear wall of the enclosure. The neutral assembly includes a neutral circuit and a ground fault protection unit electrically coupled to each other. The neutral assembly having the neutral circuit and the ground fault protection unit extends from the rear wall to an imaginary plane which is off set rearwardly from an imaginary plane along which the power distribution module extends from the rear wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/06 - Boards, panels, desks; Parts thereof or accessories therefor having associated enclosures, e.g. for preventing access to live parts
  • H01H 83/02 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by earth fault currents
  • H02B 1/015 - Boards, panels, desks; Parts thereof or accessories therefor

16.

ASSEMBLY FOR ENGAGING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR

      
Document Number 03191471
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-01
Open to Public Date 2023-09-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Waleck, Ian Christopher
  • Huttman, Ryan Scott

Abstract

An assembly for engaging an electromagnetic actuator comprising a first shaft having a first link and a second shaft having a second link connected by a biasing assembly configured to rotate between an initial and a final position. A contact arm of the second shaft advances a sliding armature of the electromagnetic actuator from an activated state to a deactivated state such that the assembly prevents the electromagnetic actuator from returning to the activated state. The biasing assembly has a toggle-over position in which a biasing force rotates the contact arm from the toggle-over position to the final position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 7/14 - Pivoting armatures
  • H01H 9/20 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
  • H01H 33/666 - Operating arrangements
  • H01H 73/36 - Protective overload circuit-breaking switches in which excess current opens the contacts by automatic release of mechanical energy stored by previous operation of a hand reset mechanism having electromagnetic release and no other automatic release

17.

CABLE TRAY SUPPORT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03190672
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-22
Open to Public Date 2023-08-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Cardin, Daniel
  • Lalancette, Daniel

Abstract

Provided herein is a cable tray apparatus including a first side rail, a second side rail spaced from the first side rail, and at least one support member having a first end and a second end. The second side rail includes a support wall and first and second tabs extending from the support wall. The support member includes side walls extending between the ends, and first and second recesses formed within each of the two side walls at each end. The support member is located between the side rails, and the tabs of the side rails are configured to engage and be located within the respective first and second recesses at the respective ends of the support member. The support member is slidable relative to the side rails along the tabs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

18.

HYGIENIC ELECTRICAL FITTING

      
Document Number 03189112
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-09
Open to Public Date 2023-08-10
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lopez, Omar Alredo
  • Battani, Jeffery John
  • Caldwell, Jacob Steward

Abstract

A liquid-tight fitting includes a connector, a seal, and a fastener member. The connector has a first and a second end, a shoulder located between the first and second ends, and a segment that extends from the shoulder to the first end. The segment has an outer surface. The seal has an inner surface in contact with the outer surface of the segment, an outer edge, and first and second seal ends joining the inner surface and the outer edge. The seal surrounds a portion of the segment such that the first seal end abuts against the shoulder. The fastener member is moveably secured to the first end of the connector, and has an end that engages the second seal end to cause the seal to compress between the shoulder and the fastener member. The seal member is adapted to deform toward the segment when compressed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution box; Ensuring electrical continuity in the joint
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

19.

USE OF GRADIENT-INDEX LENSES FOR CAVITY ENHANCED ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY

      
Document Number 03188673
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-02
Open to Public Date 2023-08-09
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Leen, John B.
  • Rittman, Dylan R.
  • Owen, Kyle G.
  • Baer, Douglas S.

Abstract

A cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy (CEAS) system is provided that utilizes collimators the incorporate gradient index (GRIN) lenses in lieu of conventional spherical or aspheric refractive lenses. The use of smaller diameter GRIN lenses facilitates a reduced initial beam size entering the sample cavity, which reduces self-interference noise and increases a signal to noise ratio of the measurements. Further, a reduced size and mass of the GRIN lens can reduce a size of the mounting hardware utilized to mount the optical components, which enables more laser beams to be coupled to a single gas cell compared to a similar gas cell integrated with conventional refractive collimators. A larger number of lasers enables more gas peaks to be measured substantially simultaneously using the CEAS system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • G02B 6/028 - Optical fibres with cladding with core or cladding having graded refractive index
  • G02B 27/30 - Collimators

20.

LOADBREAK BUSHING

      
Document Number 03187503
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-24
Open to Public Date 2023-07-25
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Fong, Robert

Abstract

A female electrical connector for use in a separable connector assembly is provided. The female electrical connector includes an elongate insulative body and a female contact disposed within the body. The female electrical connector also includes a tubular support sleeve extending between a first end and a second end. The first end of the tubular support sleeve is connected to the female contact. The tubular support sleeve defines a cavity at the second end. The female electrical connector further includes an insulating coupling connected to the second end of the tubular support sleeve. The insulating coupling includes an insulating sleeve that is moveable between a retracted position, where the insulating sleeve is retracted within the cavity of the tubular support sleeve, and an extended position, where the insulating sleeve extends outward from the cavity and away from the second end of the tubular support sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/20 - Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
  • H02G 15/08 - Cable junctions

21.

POWER DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR WITH INTERFACE LOAD RECEPTACLE

      
Document Number 03183305
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-02
Open to Public Date 2023-06-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Fong, Robert
  • Gieger, Jeffrey S.

Abstract

A power distribution connector is configured to connect an electrical cable to at least three electrical interfaces. The connector includes a housing with first and second sections. The first section includes a first electrical interface disposed at a first end of the first section and a second electrical interface disposed at a second end opposite the first end. The second section forms a T-shaped intersection with the first section between the first and second electrical interfaces. The second section includes a distal end opposite the T-shaped intersection, the distal end being configured to receive the electrical cable; and a third electrical interface oriented parallel to the first section, disposed adjacent to the second electrical interface, and extending a distance from an axis of the second section that is less than or equal to a distance from the axis of the second section that the second electrical interface extends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 25/16 - Rails or bus-bars provided with a plurality of discrete connecting locations for counterparts
  • H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
  • H02G 15/08 - Cable junctions

22.

CABLE TRAY

      
Document Number 03138070
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-08
Open to Public Date 2023-05-08
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lalancette, Daniel
  • Pelletier, Jean-Michel

Abstract

A cable tray includes a pair of opposed side rails. Each of the pair of side rails includes an upper flange and a lower flange. A web portion extends between and interconnects the upper flange and the lower flange. The web portion includes an outer side and an inner side and a plurality of stiffeners protrude one or more of inwardly and outwardly therefrom. A plurality of spaced apart rungs extend between and connect the pair of opposed side rails.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/26 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting the pipes all along their length, e.g. pipe channels or ducts
  • F16S 3/00 - Elongated members, e.g. profiled members; Assemblies thereof; Gratings or grilles

23.

CABLE TRAY FABRICATED FROM CURABLE POLYMER STRIPS

      
Document Number 03137834
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-05
Open to Public Date 2023-05-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Kadoko, Jonah

Abstract

A cable tray of the ladder type configuration can be fabricated from soft solid curable polymer strips comprised of a thermosetting material. The curable polymer strips in a pliable state may be wound into strip rolls for storage and transportation to the installation site. At the installation site, the soft solid curable polymer strips can be deployed, molded into pliable formed rail sections, and transversely connected together by a plurality of rungs. The curing process can be completed by, for example, exposing the thermosetting material to a ultraviolet or visible light source to produce hardened rail sections of the ladder type cable tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • B29C 53/56 - Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally

24.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING WIRES AND SEALING A CONDUIT

      
Document Number 03175257
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-22
Open to Public Date 2023-04-28
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tremelling, Darren
  • Kadoko, Jonah
  • Zant, Nikolaus
  • Stoner, Corey

Abstract

An insert device for sealing a conduit, wherein at least one component of the insert device is configured to separate and position at least one wire in the conduit in order to create a space or inner volume for a sealant to be introduced thereinto. The insert device can have a nozzle configured to allow precise injection of the sealant into the inner volume. The insert device can be operated for quick and reliably repeatable sealing of conduits.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 5/02 - Sealing
  • F16L 3/22 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals

25.

MOLDED CONDUIT PENETRATION SEAL

      
Document Number 03175259
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-22
Open to Public Date 2023-04-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tremelling, Darren
  • Zhong, Sheng
  • Hetrich, Matthew

Abstract

A conduit seal that serves to connect conduits between different environments while providing sufficient insulation to mitigate condensation and molding issues. The conduit seal can also provide grounding continuity with an electrical conducting insert, thereby providing electrical continuity across a thermal barrier between the environments. The conduit seal can be used in a variety of applications including the food and beverage industry and the phannaceutical industry.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 5/10 - Sealing by using sealing rings or sleeves only

26.

A SYSTEM OF AGGREGATING SERVERS

      
Document Number 03233514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-16
Open to Public Date 2023-04-20
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gruener, Sten
  • Braun, Roland

Abstract

A system of aggregating servers (100, 200) is described, with a first aggregating server (100), configured to establish a session for communicatively linking with at least one first system to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80); at least a second aggregating server (200), configured to establish a session communicatively linking with at least one second system to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80); wherein the first aggregating server (100) and the second aggregating server (200) are configured to: replicate mutually structured data provided by the first system to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80) and/or the second system to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80), to provide access to the structured data (110, 120. 130, 140) of the respective systems to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80) for the first aggregating server (100) and the second aggregating server (200); and coordinate the respective sessions of the system of aggregating servers with the at least first system to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80) and/or the at least second system to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80), to prevent improper access to the at least first system to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80) and/or the at least second system to be aggregated (50, 60, 70, 80).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications
  • H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
  • H04L 67/1012 - Server selection for load balancing based on compliance of requirements or conditions with available server resources
  • H04L 67/1034 - Reaction to server failures by a load balancer
  • H04L 67/2895 - Intermediate processing functionally located close to the data provider application, e.g. reverse proxies

27.

LINEARIZED MAGNET WIRE CONNECTOR

      
Document Number 03175188
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-21
Open to Public Date 2023-04-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Edwards, Daniel
  • Gwaltney, Jonathan

Abstract

A wire connector includes a member and a channel. A size of the channel is configured to correspond to a width of a largest wire to be connected by the wire connector. The wire connector includes a plurality of projections. The plurality of projections extend from at least one wall forming the channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

28.

DYNAMIC COMPENSATION FOR MAGNETOSTRICTIVE SENSORS

      
Document Number 03174910
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-20
Open to Public Date 2023-03-30
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Baluja, Wilfredo Fernando

Abstract

A system for dynamically adjusting an operation of a magnetostrictive position sensor is provided. The system includes a controller configured to receive an electrical signal from the magnetostrictive position sensor that includes a response pulse, identify factory calibration data that correlates initial recorded values of amplitudes of response pulses received from the magnetostrictive position sensor at different locations of a position magnet along a length of the magnetostfictive position sensor, identify an initial amplitude of the response pulse based on the factory calibration data, calculate a difference between the initial amplitude and an amplitude of the response pulse, determine if the difference is greater than a threshold value, and generate an alert in response to determining that the difference is greater than the threshold value.

29.

HYDRAULIC VALVE FOR CONNECTING TWO TRANSVERSE PIPES

      
Document Number 03228675
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-22
Open to Public Date 2023-03-30
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Caillot, Alexandre
  • Pierce, Christopher
  • Vaze, Mahesh
  • Dasgupta, Subhashish

Abstract

Hydraulic valve (1) configured to connect a first pipe (3) extending according to a first axis (5) and a second pipe (7) extending according to a second axis (9), the hydraulic valve (1) comprising a body (15) having two first ports (17) that are aligned and configured to connect two fractions of the first pipe (3) and two second ports (19) that are aligned and configured to connect two fractions of the second pipe (7); a rotating shutter (21) mounted in the body (15) and configured to rotate according to an actuating axis (23) that is transverse to the first axis (5) and the second axis (9) when the two first ports (17) are connected to the first pipe (3) and the two second ports (19) are connected to the second pipe (7), the rotating shutter (21) being provided with a first straight channel (25) and a second straight channel (27), the first straight channel (25) connecting the two first ports (17) and the second straight channel (27) connecting the two second ports (19) in a closed angular position of the rotating shutter (21); the hydraulic valve (1) further having a passage channel (29) distinct from the first straight channel (25) and the second straight channel (27) and being configured to connect one of the first ports (17) to one of the second ports (19) in an open angular position of the rotating shutter (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
  • F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfaces; Packings therefor

30.

CHARGING SYSTEM FOR AN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE, METHOD OF CHARGING AN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND USE OF A CHARGING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03230191
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-06
Open to Public Date 2023-03-09
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Beutler, Nic
  • Ashnagaran, Mehrzad

Abstract

A charging system for an industrial electric vehicle is described. The charging system includes a charger module; a connector module; and a controller. The connector module includes a first actuator for adjusting a vertical position of the charging connector, and a second actuator for adjusting a horizontal position of the charging connector. The controller is configured for detecting a position of the receiving connector, controlling the first actuator to adjust the position of the charging connector according to the position of the receiving connector, and controlling the second actuator to connect the charging connector to the receiving connector. The connector module, and optionally the charger module, is/are arranged on a movable frame, the movable frame comprising a coupling device, wherein the coupling device is configured for coupling the movable frame to a transport device for transporting the movable frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles

31.

ROBOTIZED MANIFOLD SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF BISTABLE VALVES

      
Document Number 03225683
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-19
Open to Public Date 2023-01-26
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Caillot, Alexandre
  • Pierce, Christopher

Abstract

Robotized manifold system (1) comprising a pipe matrix (3) including a first series (5) of pipes (7) extending according to a first direction (9) and being comprised in a first layer of the pipe matrix (3) and a second series (13) of pipes (7) extending according to a second direction (15) transverse to the first direction (9) and extending in a second layer of the pipe matrix (3), said pipe matrix (3) being organized according to at least two walls (19) extending transversally to each other or at least one curved wall (19), each wall (19) comprising a portion of the first layer and the second layer; a plurality of bistable valves (21) being distributed on said at least two walls (19) or at least one curved wall (19), each bistable valve (21) including a shutter body configured to constitute a portion of a pipe (7) of the first series (5) and a portion of a pipe (7) of the second series (13) in a line position and to link said pipes (7) of the first series (5) and second series (13) in a transverse position; a robot (25) with an arm (27) configured to individually actuate each shutter body of the bistable valves (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
  • B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines

32.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SWITCHING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 03160571
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-31
Open to Public Date 2023-01-09
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Morelli, Emanuele
  • Bruni, Jacopo
  • Rizzi, Corrado
  • Forlani, Giorgio
  • Chenet, Luciano

Abstract

Method for manufacturing a switching apparatus for electric systems, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - providing a first housing shell of said switching apparatus, said first housing shell being of thermoplastic material and including a first coupling edge for coupling with another housing shell, said first coupling edge having a first coupling surface and first ribs protruding from said first coupling surface and extending along said first coupling edge; - providing a second housing shell of said switching apparatus, said second housing shell being of thermoplastic material and including a second coupling edge for coupling with said first housing shell, said second coupling edge having a second coupling surface and second ribs protruding from said second coupling surface and extending along said second coupling edge; - assembling said first and second housing shells and a number of operating components of said switching apparatus, thereby obtaining a preliminary assembly of said switching apparatus; - joining the first and second coupling edges of said first and second housing shells through a vibration welding process, thereby forming a junction between said first and second housing shells and obtaining a sealed outer casing for said switching apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of electric switches
  • H01H 33/64 - Switches wherein the means for extinguishing or preventing the arc do not include separate means for obtaining or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid wherein the break is in gas

33.

INRUSH CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT

      
Document Number 03220809
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-22
Open to Public Date 2022-12-29
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Vancu, Florian
  • Fueglister, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to an inrush current limiter circuit (102, 104, 105) for a rectifier (100), wherein the inrush current limiter circuit provides a flow of a current between a rectifying part (101) of the rectifier (100) and a filter capacitance (109), comprising a power stage (105); wherein the power stage (105) comprises a power stage resistor (108) and a power stage transistor (107) parallel to the power stage resistor (108), wherein the power stage resistor (108) is configured to conduct an amount of the current in dependence on the state of the power stage transistor (107), and wherein the power stage transistor (107) is configured to conduct an amount of the current in dependence on a charging of a gate capacitance of the power stage transistor (107).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/125 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for rectifiers

34.

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN INDUCTOR FREEWHEELING VOLTAGE

      
Document Number 03224110
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-05
Open to Public Date 2022-12-29
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Vancu, Florian
  • Fueglister, Markus

Abstract

The present invention discloses a system for controlling an inductor freewheeling voltage comprising a first switch, a second switch, a first diode, an inductor. The first switch is connected such that, in open state, it will connect a first terminal of the inductor with a power bus and that the first switch is controlled by a first control signal. A first terminal of the first diode is connected to a ground, and a second terminal of the first diode is connected to the first terminal of the inductor. The first diode is connected such that it allows an electric current to pass from the ground to the first terminal of the inductor. The second switch connected such that, in open state, it will connect a second terminal of the inductor with the ground. The system further comprises a switch control circuit, which is configured to be controlled with a second control signal, delivered to an input terminal of the switch control circuit, such that in a first state of the second control signal the switch control circuit keeps the second switch open and in a second state of the second control signal the switch control circuit keeps the second switch such that there is a voltage drop across the second switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/32 - Arrangements for controlling wound field motors, e.g. motors with exciter coils
  • H02P 25/022 - Synchronous motors

35.

ELECTRONIC COVER

      
Document Number 03164839
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-22
Open to Public Date 2022-12-24
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Martins, Fabrice

Abstract

Electronic cover (100), wherein the electronic cover (100) is a cover of an electrical lighting device; and the electronic cover (100) comprises a conducting electrical track structure for lighting components (104, 106) and control components (102, 114).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box

36.

SENSING ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN PIEZOELECTRIC LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR

      
Document Number 03209993
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-04
Open to Public Date 2022-12-08
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Wu, Jianjun

Abstract

A sensing assembly for use in a piezoelectric liquid level sensor. The sensing assembly comprises: a first piezoelectric sensing module arranged on a magnetostrictive wire and adapted to receive an ultrasonic guided wave signal propagating along the magnetostrictive wire; a second piezoelectric sensing module arranged on the magnetostrictive wire and spaced apart from the first piezoelectric sensing module; and an isolation layer arranged on the magnetostrictive wire between the first piezoelectric sensing module and the second piezoelectric sensing module and adapted to block the ultrasonic guided wave signal from propagating to the second piezoelectric sensing module. Using the sensing assembly, the liquid level of the oil in the tank can be calculated precisely under a strong vibration noise.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/62 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using magnetically actuated indicating means

37.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03218078
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-05
Open to Public Date 2022-11-10
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Preda, Nicolae
  • Hotlos, Krzysztof
  • Dusak, Piotr
  • Gruca, Jacek
  • Halat, Piotr
  • Antoniewicz, Patrycjusz

Abstract

The present invention relates to an energy storage system comprising at least one supercapacitor. An energy storage system comprising a Master Control Unit (MCU), configured to provide measurements acquisition, control, monitoring, protection, diagnostics, and communication, an at least one bank comprising an at least one supercapacitor (C) and a Capacitor monitoring System (CMS), configured to provide for each of the at least one supercapacitor (C) monitoring, protection and to provide supercapacitor-related data (SCRD), an at least one Acquisition Unit (AQU), configured to acquire data, related to the single bank, from the Capacitor Monitoring System (CMS) and to communicate with the Master Control Unit (MCU), wherein there is one Acquisition Unit (AQU) for each bank, wherein the Master Control Unit (MCU) is configured to communicate with an external controller (EC) by means of a communication bus, and the Master Control Unit (MCU) and the Acquisition Unit (AQU) are configured to communicate with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

38.

FUSE END CAP HAVING DISPLACEABLE ALIGNMENT PIN

      
Document Number 03157856
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-06
Open to Public Date 2022-11-10
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Cawood, Matthew D.

Abstract

A fuse assembly having a displaceable pin assembly secured within a cap bore of an end cap of the fuse assembly. The displaceable pin assembly can include a plunger that is selectively displaceable along an axis that is non-parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the first end cap. The plunger can be selectively displaceable between an extended position at which at least a first end of the plunger is outwardly positioned away from an outer surface of the first end cap, and a recessed position at which the first end of the plunger is recessed within, or generally aligned with the outer surface of, the first end cap. The displaceable pin assembly can also include a biasing element that can bias the plunger to the extended position, and a support body that can house at least a portion of the plunger and be securely coupled to the cap bore.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 85/175 - Casings characterised by the casing shape or form

39.

MINE HOIST MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03215980
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-19
Open to Public Date 2022-10-27
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kent-Rodgman, Christopher
  • Keen, Stephen
  • Martin, Sean
  • Davis, Mike

Abstract

A mine hoist monitoring system and method for monitoring a mine hoist have been provided. The system has a hoist drum, includes a hoist controller that controls the mine hoist, and further includes strain gauges configured to be mounted on the hoist drum. A drum data node is mounted on the hoist drum. The strain gauges are coupled to the drum data node. The drum data node determines strain signals indicative of strain in the hoist drum. The drum data node transmits them to the hoist controller, which determines a strain distribution in the hoist drum based on the strain signals. The hoist controller visualizes the strain distribution. The hoist controller determines a current loading condition of the hoist drum from the strain distribution in the hoist drum. The hoist controller tracks a consumed fatigue life over time based on the current loading condition.

IPC Classes  ?

40.

CONTROL OF PAPERMAKING PROCESSES WITH RESPECT TO SQUARE POINT CONDITIONS

      
Document Number 03215656
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-16
Open to Public Date 2022-10-20
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chen, Shih-Chin
  • Butynski, Mike
  • Liu, Changyuan
  • Stanley Iii, Donald
  • Schroeder, John

Abstract

A system, method, and/or apparatus is provided for establishing targets or setpoints of speed parameters for the operation of a papermaking machine that is based on the square point of the paper sheet being produced. The square point of the paper sheet is determined in response to one or more speed parameters and associated one or more fiber distribution parameters for the paper sheet that are measured a plurality of times during the papermaking process and analyzed to determine the square point based on the measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D21G 9/00 - Other accessories for paper-making machines

41.

OPERATOR CENTRIC SYSTEM FOR RESOLUTION OF ABNORMAL SITUATIONS IN A PLANT

      
Document Number 03213662
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-29
Open to Public Date 2022-10-06
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ziobro, Dawid
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar
  • Gaertler, Marco
  • Doppelhamer, Jens
  • Rodriguez, Pablo
  • Berning, Matthias
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Borrison, Reuben
  • Dix, Marcel
  • Schmidt, Benedikt
  • Abukwaik, Hadil
  • Maczey, Sylvia
  • Hallstadius Linge, Simon
  • Sharma, Divyasheel
  • K R, Chandrika
  • Gopalakrishnan, Gayathri

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of industrial plants and/or industrial processes, particularly to a system for diagnosis and assistance in the plants, wherein the plants comprise components of the plant. The assistance system (100) comprises a plant topology repository (110), comprising a representation of the components of the plant and relations between the components; a monitoring subsystem (120), configured for monitoring signals from the components and for monitoring a related event, as a key for the monitored signals; an aggregation subsystem (130), configured for storing a plurality of the monitored signals and the related events, wherein at least one of the events is the abnormal situation; an identification subsystem (140), configured for comparing currently monitored signals to stored monitored signals and the related event; and an evaluation subsystem (150), configured for outputting a predefined action, if the currently monitored signals match to the event that is the abnormal situation.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

WEAR RING

      
Document Number 03212860
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-25
Open to Public Date 2022-09-29
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Joesten, Bernd
  • Markovic, Slavko

Abstract

The invention relates to a wear ring (10) for mounting on a pipe, tube, cable or the like, more particularly on a corrugated pipe (14). The wear ring (10) comprises two ring halves (18a, 18b), which can be interconnected to form a ring (18), wherein a fastening structure (26), by means of which the ring (18) can be fixed on the corrugated pipe (14), is provided on the ring halves (18a, 18b). The ring halves (18a, 18b) comprise connecting elements (22), by means of which the ring halves can be interlockingly interconnected in an axial direction, and the fastening structure (26) is formed by at least one ring insert (26), which can be radially moved on the ring (18) and which can be locked on the ring (18) in a radially inner position in order to fix the ring (18) on the corrugated pipe (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 25/00 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
  • F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear

43.

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A MINING TRUCK AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MINING TRUCK

      
Document Number 03213249
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-25
Open to Public Date 2022-09-29
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Hammarstrom, Gunnar

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling the state of battery of a trolley assisted mining track connectable to one or more trolley line(s), the trolley assisted mining track carrying out an. operation schedule comprising transport cycles. The system includes a battery charge status unit for determining battery charge status data indicative of the present charge status of the battery of the mining truck; a transport status unit for determining progress data of the progress of the mining truck in a present transport cycle; and a control unit for determining a schedule condition indicative of whether the operation schedule can be met and maintained. The control unit is configured to adapt, in case of the schedule condition being determined to be not satisfactory, at least one operational parameter and/or the operation schedule of the mining track for obtaining a sustainable state of battery charge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 5/00 - Current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60M 7/00 - Power lines or rails specially adapted for electrically-propelled vehicles of special types, e.g. suspension tramway, ropeway, underground railway

44.

ANTI-ROTATIONAL FUSE END CAP

      
Document Number 03152897
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-22
Open to Public Date 2022-09-24
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Motes, Aaron M.
  • Bentley, Charles B., Jr.
  • Guptail, Daniel B.
  • Cawood, Matthew D.

Abstract

A fuse assembly having an end cap that includes a recessed retention body. The recessed retention body can include first and second retention walls and an engagement surface. The first and second retention walls can extend at least in a generally outwardly direction from the retention surface to an outer surface of the end cap, and extend between first and second ends of the first end cap in a direction that is generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the fuse assembly. The engagement surface can have one or more walls that downwardly and outwardly extend in divergent directions from an apex of the engagement surface and toward a corresponding one of the first or second retention walls. The apex can be positioned at a central location between the first and second retention walls, and extends in a direction that is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 85/175 - Casings characterised by the casing shape or form
  • H01H 85/143 - Electrical contacts; Fastening fusible members to such contacts

45.

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS REFERRING TO AN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A PRODUCT AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING SAID METHODS

      
Document Number 03211789
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-12
Open to Public Date 2022-09-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kotriwala, Arzam
  • Li, Nuo
  • Schlake, Jan-Christoph
  • Juhlin, Prerna
  • Lenders, Felix
  • Biskoping, Matthias
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Bhalodi, Kalpesh
  • Potschka, Andreas
  • Janka, Dennis

Abstract

A computer-implemented method (1000, 1001) is provided. The method includes receiving (1100, 1101) geological data ({GD}) of a material and processing data ({PD}) referring to a plurality of processing stations (220-227) of an industrial process for manufacturing a product from, the material; receiving (1200, 1201), for the geological data ({GD}) and the processing data ({PD}), corresponding product quality data ({PQD}) of the manufactured product; and training or retraining (1300, 1301) a prediction model for the industrial process to determine predicted product quality data ({pPQD}) for the geological data ({GD}) and the processing data ({PD}).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06Q 50/02 - Agriculture; Fishing; Mining

46.

A MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHING APPARATUS

      
Document Number 03136763
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-27
Open to Public Date 2022-09-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Morelli, Emanuele
  • Bruni, Jacopo
  • Rizzi, Corrado
  • Forlani, Giorgio

Abstract

A switching apparatus (1) for medium voltage electric systems, said switching apparatus comprising one or more electric poles (2), wherein, for each electric pole, said switching apparatus comprises: - a first pole terminal (11), a second pole terminal (12) and a ground terminal (13), said first pole terminal (11) being electrically couplable with a first conductor of an electric line, said second pole terminal (12) being electrically couplable to a second conductor of said electric line and said ground terminal (13) being electrically couplable to a grounding conductor; - a first fixed contact member (5A) and a first movable contact member (6A), said first fixed contact member being electrically connected to said first pole terminal (11) and including a first fixed contact (5), said first movable contact member (6A) being electrically connected to said second pole terminal (12) and including a first movable contact (6), said first movable contact member (6A) being reversibly movable about a corresponding first rotation axis (A1); - a second fixed contact member (8A) and a second movable contact member (9A), said second fixed contact member (8A) being electrically connected to said first pole terminal (11) and including a second fixed contact (8), said second movable contact member (9A) including a second movable contact (9) and being reversibly movable along a corresponding translation axis (A); - a vacuum chamber (10), in which said second fixed contact (8) and said second movable contact (9) are enclosed and can be coupled or decoupled; - a motion transmission mechanism for actuating said second movable contact member. 27 CA 3136763 2021-10-27

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 33/12 - Auxiliary contacts on to which the arc is transferred from the main contacts
  • H01H 3/42 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using cam or eccentric
  • H01H 9/26 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches
  • H01H 33/666 - Operating arrangements

47.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL CHANGE POINT DETECTION

      
Document Number 03208090
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-23
Open to Public Date 2022-09-01
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tan, Ruomu
  • Gaertler, Marco
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Maczey, Sylvia
  • Potschka, Andreas
  • Hollender, Martin
  • Schmidt, Benedikt

Abstract

A computer-implemented method is provided for detecting change points, CPs, in a signal of a process automation system. In an offline learning phase, unsupervised, candidate CPs on at least one offline signal using unsupervised detection method are detected. CPs are selected from the candidate CPs. The selected CPs are provided to a supervised process. In the supervised process, an offline machine-learning (ML) system is trained to refine CPs from the selected CPs using a supervised machine learning method. A training data set for an online ML system is created using the offline ML system by projecting the refined CPs on the signal. The online ML system is trained in a supervised manner, using the created training data set. After the offline learning phase, CPs are detected using the trained online ML system.

IPC Classes  ?

48.

GENERATING EXECUTION PROTOCOLS FOR PERFORMING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES IN INDUSTRIAL PLANTS

      
Document Number 03207873
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-11
Open to Public Date 2022-08-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Benedikt
  • Doppelhamer, Jens
  • Rodriguez, Pablo
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Borrison, Reuben
  • Dix, Marcel
  • Abukwaik, Hadil
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar
  • Maczey, Sylvia
  • Ziobro, Dawid
  • Hallstadius Linge, Simon
  • Gaertler, Marco
  • Sharma, Divyasheel
  • K R, Chandrika
  • Gopalakrishnan, Gayathri
  • Berning, Matthias

Abstract

A computer-implemented method is provided for generating and/or augmenting an execution protocol for a standard operating procedure (SOP) in an industrial plant. The method includes providing measurement data that has been acquired during multiple executions and is indicative of actions performed in the plant that modify the state or the behavior of the plant for the purpose of executing the SOP. For each step, there is determined, from the measurement data, a subset of the measurement data that is indicative of actions performed for the purpose of executing this particular step of the SOP. The method also includes aggregating the subset of the measurement data determined for each step of the SOP into an instruction for executing this particular step, wherein this instruction is part of the sought protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling

49.

ASSEMBLY AND APPARATUS FOR MACHINING MECHANICAL PART

      
Document Number 03203996
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-01
Open to Public Date 2022-08-04
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yong
  • Zhu, Yiyuan
  • Bai, Fan

Abstract

An assembly (100) comprises a parallel robot (101) and a servo spindle (102). The parallel robot (101) is adapted to be mounted onto an end flange (301) of a joint robot (30) and includes one or more axes. The servo spindle (102) is mounted on the parallel robot (101) and configured to drive a machining tool (103) to rotate. The parallel robot (101) is configured to drive the servo spindle (102) to translate along one or more axes relative to the parallel robot (101). In the machining process, the joint robot (30) can remain stationary at a specific position, and only the parallel robot (101) drives the servo spindle (102) to translate along one or more axes. In this way, the flexibility and stiffness of machining can be improved under the condition of meeting the machining accuracy. An apparatus for machining a mechanical part is further disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 47/00 - Constructional features of components specially designed for boring or drilling machines; Accessories therefor
  • B23Q 3/04 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part adjustable in inclination
  • B24B 41/02 - Frames; Beds; Carriages
  • B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for

50.

METHOD OF MATERIAL FLOW OPTIMIZATION

      
Document Number 03206460
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-29
Open to Public Date 2022-08-04
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lindkvist, Rickard
  • Linder, Jonas
  • Bhalodi, Kalpesh
  • Juhlin, Prerna
  • Schlake, Jan-Christoph
  • Janka, Dennis
  • Potschka, Andreas

Abstract

A method of material flow optimization in an industrial process by using an integrated optimizing system is described. The integrated optimizing system includes: a high-level optimizer module describing the material flow by coarse high-level process parameters (x) and including an optimization program for the high-level process parameters (x), the optimization program being dependent on high-level model parameters (A, b, c) and including an objective function subject to constraints; a low-level simulation module for simulating the material flow, the low-level simulation module including a low-level simulation function adapted for obtaining detailed low-level material flow data (F) based on the high-level process parameters, (x); and an aggregator module including an. aggregator function adapted for calculating the high-level, model parameters (A, b, c) based on the low-level material, flow data (F). The method includes approaching an optimum, value of the objective function by iteratively modifying the high-level process parameters (x), wherein an iteration, includes: carrying out, by the low-level, simulation, module, a low-level simulation thereby obtaining the detailed low-level material flow data (F); aggregating, by the aggregator module, the low-level material flow data (F) thereby calculating, from the low-level material flow data (F), aggregated high-level model parameters (fA, fb, fc); inputting the aggregated high-level model parameters (fA, fb, fc) into the optimization program.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"

51.

ASSEMBLY, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MACHINING MECHANICAL PART

      
Document Number 03205849
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-01
Open to Public Date 2022-08-04
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yong
  • Tian, Yin
  • Yin, Xiaojiong

Abstract

An assembly, an apparatus and a method for machining a mechanical part are provided. The assembly has a parallel robot mounted onto a platform under the mechanical part machined and comprising axes; and a servo spindle mounted on the robot and driving a machining tool to rotate. The robot drives the servo spindle to translate along the axes with respect to the robot. During the machining of the mechanical part, the robot drives the servo spindle to translate along the axes under the mechanical part, such that the machining tool may cut out the required shapes and characteristics at a bottom side of the mechanical part. In this way, the mechanical part may be processed with higher flexibility and efficiency in the case that the machining accuracy meets the requirements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 19/00 - Headstocks; Equivalent parts of any machine tools
  • B23Q 1/50 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports using particular mechanisms with rotating pairs only

52.

DE-EXCITING SYSTEM FOR INDUCTIVE CIRCUITS

      
Document Number 03205698
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-15
Open to Public Date 2022-07-28
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhelev, Deyan
  • Baechle, Matthias
  • Meier, Georg

Abstract

A de-exciting system (15) for dissipating energy from an inductive circuit (1, 2) that comprises at least one coil (1), adapted to be attached to said inductive circuit (1, 2) and comprising: ? a series connection of a discharge resistor (4) and a unidirectional discharge switching element (6), said series connection being arranged such that, if the de-exciting system (15) is attached to the inductive circuit (1, 2) and the discharge switching element (6) is in a conducting state, a closed conducting path comprising the coil (1) and the discharge resistor (4) is formed; ? a unidirectional bypass switching element (5) that is connected in parallel to the discharge resistor (4) such that, if the de-exciting system (15) is attached to the inductive circuit (1, 2) and both the discharge switching element (6) and the bypass switching element (5) are in a conducting state, a closed conducting path comprising the coil (1), the discharge switching element (6), and the bypass switching element (5) is formed; and control means configured to: in a first de-excitation phase, switch both the discharge switching element (6) and the bypass switching element (5) into a conducting state, and in a second de-excitation phase, switch the bypass switching element (5) into a non-conducting state, while keeping the discharge switching element (6) in the conducting state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 9/12 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load for preventing pole reversal
  • H02K 19/26 - Synchronous generators characterised by the arrangement of exciting windings
  • H02K 19/36 - Structural association of synchronous generators with auxiliary electric devices influencing the characteristic of the generator or controlling the generator, e.g. with impedances or switches
  • H02K 19/38 - Structural association of synchronous generators with exciting machines

53.

A MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHING APPARATUS

      
Document Number 03141272
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-06
Open to Public Date 2022-07-14
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Morelli, Emanuele
  • Gentsch, Dietmar
  • Bruni, Jacopo

Abstract

A switching apparatus (1) for medium voltage electric systems, said switching apparatus comprising one or more electric poles (2), wherein, for each electric pole, said switching apparatus comprises: - a first pole terminal (11), a second pole terminal (12) and a ground terminal (13), said first pole terminal (11) being electrically couplable with a first conductor of an electric line, said second pole terminal (12) being electrically couplable to a second conductor of said electric line and said ground terminal (13) being electrically couplable to a grounding conductor; - a first contact arrangement (101) including a first fixed contact member (5A) and a first movable contact member (6A), said first fixed contact member being electrically connected to said first pole terminal (11) and including a first fixed contact (5), said first movable contact member (6A) being electrically connected to said second pole terminal (12) and including a first movable contact (6), said first movable contact member (6A) being reversibly movable about a corresponding first rotation axis (A1) according to a first rotation direction (R1) away from said first fixed contact (5) and towards said ground terminal (13) or according to a second rotation direction (R2), opposite to said first rotation direction (R1); - a second contact arrangement (102) including a second fixed contact member (8A) and a second movable contact member (9A), said second fixed contact member (8A) being electrically connected to said first pole terminal (11) and including a second fixed contact (8), said second movable contact member (9A) including a second movable contact (9) and being reversibly movable along a corresponding translation axis (A); - a vacuum chamber (10), in which said second fixed contact (8) and said second movable contact (9) are enclosed and can be coupled or decoupled; - an electrically conductive coupling lever (7) pivoted on said second movable contact member (9A) and reversibly movable about a second rotation axis (A2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 33/12 - Auxiliary contacts on to which the arc is transferred from the main contacts
  • H01H 9/26 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more switches
  • H01H 33/66 - Vacuum switches

54.

METHOD FOR MONITORING A CONTINUOUS INDUSTRIAL PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING SAID METHOD

      
Document Number 03203746
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-30
Open to Public Date 2022-07-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Juhlin, Prerna
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar
  • Li, Nuo
  • Schlake, Jan-Christoph
  • Lenders, Felix
  • Biskoping, Matthias
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Bhalodi, Kalpesh
  • Potschka, Andreas
  • Janka, Dennis

Abstract

According to an aspect, a method for monitoring a continuous industrial process is described. The industrial process includes a number of processing stations for processing: material and a material flow between the number of processing stations. Each processing station dynamically provides data, representing a state of the processing station. The method includes providing, for each processing station, a processing station layout of the processing station. The method further includes providing, for each processing station,.an interface model of the processing station. The method, further includes generating an information metamodel from the processing station layout and the interface model of the number of processing stations. The method further includes generating an adaptive simulation model of the industrial process by importing the data representing· the state of the processing station provided by the number of processing stations into the adaptive simulation model via the information metamodel.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

METHOD OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING OF A BULK MATERIAL

      
Document Number 03203763
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-30
Open to Public Date 2022-07-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Janka, Dennis
  • Bhalodi, Kalpesh
  • Juhlin, Prerna
  • Potschka, Andreas
  • Schlake, Jan-Christoph

Abstract

A method (200) of industrial processing of a bulk material, the industrial, processing comprising a plurality of process steps (100), the method (200) comprising defining a material portion (110) of the bulk material; generating a material portion identifier (120) associated with the material portion (110); processing the material portion (110) in at least two process steps of the plurality of process steps (100); the method (200) comprising for each process step of the at least two process steps: determining a cost of processing the material portion (110) in the process step; and generating a history data set, wherein the history data set is indicative of the cost, the process step and the material portion identifier (120); and wherein the method (200) further comprises determining an aggregated cost based on the history data sets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling

56.

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT BATCH EVENTS

      
Document Number 03199691
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-16
Open to Public Date 2022-06-30
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hollender, Martin
  • Schmidt, Benedikt

Abstract

Method for automatic identification of important batch events for a batch execution alignment algorithm, comprising: receiving (S10) historical batch data of a batch process, wherein the historical batch data comprises a plurality of batch executions (10, 20), and wherein each of the plurality of batch executions (10, 20) comprises a plurality of batch events (E11, E12, E21, E22), indicating a specific event of the batch process, and at least one time series of a process variable (V1, V2, V3), indicating a development of the process variable during the batch process; determining (S20) a distance between the at least one time series (V1, V 2, V3) of the plurality of the batch executions (10, 20) for each of the plurality of batch events (E11, E12, E21, E22); and identifying (S30) at least one important batch event (Ml) for a batch execution alignment algorithm with a smallest distance using the determined distances.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
  • G06F 9/48 - Program initiating; Program switching, e.g. by interrupt

57.

SHARED RESONANT TURN OFF CIRCUIT

      
Document Number 03139174
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-16
Open to Public Date 2022-05-20
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Kendzia, Thomas, Iii
  • Belcastro, Christopher Alan
  • Shah, Harshang

Abstract

A static transfer switch is provided for supplying power to a load alternately from two different power sources. Switching between the two power sources may occur within a fraction of one electrical cycle. In response to sensing degraded performance in the power source supplying the load, a main circuit is turned off with a resonant turn off circuit. The resonant turn off circuit is shared between the main circuits of two different power sources such that the resonant turn off circuit is connected to the main circuit of whichever power source is currently supply power to the load.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/06 - Controlling transfer of power between connected networks; Controlling sharing of load between connected networks
  • G06F 1/18 - Packaging or power distribution

58.

INTERFACE DEVICE FOR CONNECTING PROCESS CONTROLLERS TO OPC UA PEER DEVICES

      
Document Number 03198539
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-15
Open to Public Date 2022-05-19
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Braun, Roland
  • Hoernicke, Mario

Abstract

An interface device is provided for connecting at least one process controller to one or more peer devices. The device has a process controller interface for bidirectional communication with the process controller; a peer device interface for bidirectional OPC UA communication with the peer devices; and a logic unit that is configured to: in response to one or more inputs from the process controller, and/or from the one or more peer devices, meeting one or more predetermined conditions, determine one or more to-be-performed actions from the one or more inputs according to a predetermined logic; determine, according to the predetermined logic, one or more outputs which, when supplied to the process controller, and/or to the peer devices, cause the to-be-performed actions to be performed; and supply these outputs to the process controller, and/or to the one or more peer devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

59.

MITIGATION OF PEAK POWER EXCHANGE BETWEEN SUPPLIERS AND FACILITIES

      
Document Number 03196963
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-20
Open to Public Date 2022-05-19
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gutermuth, Georg
  • Lenders, Felix

Abstract

There is provided a computer-implemented method for determining a mitigated peak power exchange value for power exchange between a supplier (150) and a facility (100). The method comprises receiving a timeseries comprising power exchange values for power exchange between the supplier and the facility over a predetermined timeperiod; executing an optimization algorithm configured to determine a mitigated maximum power exchange value in the timeseries using data defining one or more peak shaving capabilities (102-108) at the facility as variables; and outputting the determined mitigated maximum power exchange value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

60.

CORRUGATED TUBE FITTING

      
Document Number 03132493
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-30
Open to Public Date 2022-05-13
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Taylor, Phillip

Abstract

A two-piece fitting for corrugated tubing having a body and one or more snap rings. Each snap ring is securely housed within the body near an opening to an inner area of the body. A plurality of first and second slots can extend in opposing directions through a ring wall of the snap ring. The first slots can, at least in part, define ring fingers having retention projections, and which are configured to provide an inwardly directed spring force at least at a first end of the snap ring. The second slots extend into at least some of the ring fingers, and can provide a second end of the snap ring with a generally outwardly directed spring force. An inner surface of the snap ring can be outwardly tapered at the second end of the snap ring to reduce the force used to insert the tube through the snap ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means

61.

SYNTHESIZING ENERGY DATA

      
Document Number 03196944
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-25
Open to Public Date 2022-05-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gutermuth, Georg
  • Primas, Bernhard
  • Lenders, Felix

Abstract

There is provided a system and a corresponding method for synthesizing energy time-series data for a facility. The system comprises a time-series generator (100) configured to receive an input set of attributes (102) comprising attributes characterizing the facility, and to output a synthesized time-series (104) representing estimated energy data for the facility. The synthesized time-series are generated on the basis of the input set of attributes (102) and one or more reference time-series (108) associated with respective reference sets of attributes (106).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 40/04 - Trading; Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange
  • G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply

62.

ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION, A METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF, AND A USE THEREOF

      
Document Number 03194545
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-01
Open to Public Date 2022-04-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Simcic, Victor
  • Fouthier, Frank
  • Tiffert, Florian
  • Hertenstein, Joerg

Abstract

It is provided an electrical substation, a method of operating an electrical substation and a use of an electrical substation to supply power having a benefit that emergency power and transformer pre-magnetization may be integrated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details with automatic reconnection
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02J 11/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing service supply to auxiliaries of stations in which electric power is generated, distributed or converted

63.

ONLINE FREQUENTLY DERIVED MEASUREMENTS FOR PROCESS MONITORING, CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION

      
Document Number 03195397
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-15
Open to Public Date 2022-04-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Liu, Changyuan
  • Stanley Iii, Donald Ray
  • Steiger, Andrew Daniel

Abstract

A system, method, and/or apparatus is provided for production processes in which online frequently derived measurements are determined use existing online and/or offline reference measurements and real-time and/or historical data to model process variables and/or product properties to achieve enhanced production goals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

64.

TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION FOR MAGNETOSTRICTIVE POSITION DETECTORS

      
Document Number 03134277
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-14
Open to Public Date 2022-04-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Baluja, Wilfredo Fernando

Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus is provided for magnetostrictive position detectors to compensate fluid level measurements for temperature conditions associated with the process without the use of a built-in or external stand- alone temperature sensor. Also disclosed is an algorithm to compensate for temperature conditions associated with the process by determining thermal error coefficients for temperature compensation that are proportional to the process temperature via digital processing of the signals of the position detector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 5/12 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means
  • G01F 23/20 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measurement of weight, e.g. to determine the level of stored liquefied gas
  • G01S 13/08 - Systems for measuring distance only

65.

DATA EXTRACTION IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 03194059
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-05
Open to Public Date 2022-04-14
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Borrison, Reuben
  • Rueckert, Julius
  • Berning, Matthias
  • Braun, Roland

Abstract

There is provided a system and corresponding method for providing a configuration for data extraction from an automation system (100). The system comprises a signal selection agent (200) configured to: receive a user selection of at least one module of the automation system (100); generate, for display to the user, a user interface (212) identifying one or more selectable signals associated with the selected module and displaying one or more guidance elements (214-218) comprising data mined from data sources (202-206) pertaining to the automation system (100) for guiding the user in the selection of relevant signals; receive a user selection of one or more of the selectable signals; and automatically generate the configuration for data extraction on the basis of the selected signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
  • G06Q 50/04 - Manufacturing
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

66.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF A SITE

      
Document Number 03193864
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-28
Open to Public Date 2022-04-14
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lenders, Felix
  • Gutermuth, Georg
  • Primas, Bernhard

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of evaluating an energy efficiency, particularly for industrial or commercial sites. A method for evaluating an energy efficiency of a second energy consumption scenario (20) of a site comprises the steps of: obtaining a first energy consumption scenario (10), which comprises a first time-series of energy consumption data (14) of at least one device, and a quality measure (18) of the first energy consumption scenario (10); obtaining the second energy consumption scenario (20), which comprises a second time-series of energy consumption data (24), wherein the second energy consumption scenario (20) has a same or a shorter duration than the first energy consumption scenario (10); comparing the second time-series of energy consumption data (24) to the first time- series of energy consumption data (14); and if the second time-series of energy consumption data (24) is similar to the first time- series of energy consumption data (14), outputting the quality measure (18) of the first energy consumption scenario (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
  • G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply

67.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FOR AN INDUSTRIAL PLANT

      
Document Number 03190572
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-02
Open to Public Date 2022-04-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Benedikt
  • Gaertler, Marco
  • Maczey, Sylvia
  • Rodriguez, Pablo
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar
  • Li, Nuo

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling a virtual assistant (10) for an industrial plant, comprising: receiving (S10), by an input interface (20), an information request (Ir), wherein the information request (Ir) comprises at least one request for receiving information about at least part of the industrial plant; determining (S20), by a control unit (30), a model specification (Ms) using the received information request (Ir); determining (S30), by a model manager (40), a machine learning model (M) using the model specification (Ms); providing (S40), by the control unit (30), a response (R) to the information request (Ir) using the determined machine learning model (M).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/409 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form - characterised by control panel details, by setting parameters
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

68.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY IDENTIFYING GAS LEAK LOCATIONS

      
Document Number 03133262
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-06
Open to Public Date 2022-04-06
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Leen, J. Brian
  • Baer, Douglas S.
  • Kasper, Susan
  • Plante, Zachary

Abstract

Systems and methods for efficiently identifying gas leak locations may include traversing, by an investigator and within a search area in which a gas leak has been indicated, a route defined according to at least one of a surge-cast algorithm or a surge-spiral algorithm. The systems and methods may also include sampling, with a gas detection device carried by the investigator, an environment along the route to identify a location of the gas leak.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point

69.

TECHNOLOGIES FOR PRODUCING EFFICIENT INVESTIGATION ROUTES FOR IDENTIFYING GAS LEAK LOCATIONS

      
Document Number 03133263
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-06
Open to Public Date 2022-04-06
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Leen, J. Brian
  • Baer, Douglas S.
  • Ghiraldini, Jason
  • Kasper, Susan

Abstract

Technologies for producing efficient investigation routes for identifying gas leak locations include a mobile compute device. The mobile compute device includes circuitry configured to obtain route data indicative of a route to be traveled along to identify a location of a gas leak. The circuitry is also configured to present the route data to a user to guide the user along the route.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
  • G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures

70.

THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE LUBRICANT

      
Document Number 03132014
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-27
Open to Public Date 2022-04-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Qin, Jian
  • Maleksaeedi, Saeed
  • Unge, Mikael
  • Liu, Rongsheng
  • Singha, Santanu

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a lubricant (1) with high thermal conductivity. The lubricant comprises a base oil, a polymeric thickener, and thermally conductive powder particles (3). The lubricant is, at atmospheric pressure, liquid above a transition temperature and a gel below said transition temperature. The present disclosure also relates to bearing (10) comprising the lubricant, as well as to a method of lubricating a bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10M 169/06 - Mixtures of thickeners and additives
  • C10M 119/02 - Hydrocarbons polymers; Hydrocarbon polymers modified by oxidation
  • C10M 125/02 - Carbon; Graphite
  • C10M 125/26 - Compounds containing silicon or boron, e.g. silica, sand
  • C10M 169/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by containing as components a mixture of at least two types of ingredient selected from base-materials, thickeners or additives, covered by the preceding groups, each of these compounds being essential

71.

EXPLAINING MACHINE LEARNING OUTPUT IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

      
Document Number 03189344
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-18
Open to Public Date 2022-03-24
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar
  • Dix, Marcel

Abstract

There is provided an explainer system (100) for explaining output of a prediction system (10). The prediction system (10) comprises a system-monitor machine learning model (16) trained to predict states of a monitored system (12). The explainer system comprises a perturbator (102) configured to apply predetermined perturbations to original sample data (120, 122) collected from the monitored system (12) to produce perturbed sample data (108, 130), the explainer system being configured to input the perturbed sample data (108, 130) to the prediction system (10). The explainer system further comprises a tester (104) configured to receive model output from the prediction system (10), the model output comprising original model output (110) produced by the system-monitor machine learning model (16) based on the original sample data (120, 122) and deviated model output (126) produced by the system-monitor machine learning model (16) based on the perturbed sample data (108, 130), the deviated model output (126) comprising deviations from the original model output (110), the deviations resulting from the applied perturbations. The explainer system further comprises an extractor (106) configured to receive data (128) defining the perturbations and the resulting deviations and to extract therefrom important features (124) for explaining the model output.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models

72.

REMOVING UNDESIRABLE INFERENCES FROM A MACHINE LEARNING MODEL

      
Document Number 03191541
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-04
Open to Public Date 2022-03-24
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kotriwala, Arzam
  • Potschka, Andreas
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Dix, Marcel

Abstract

There is provided a method and system (100) for removing undesirable inferences from a machine learning model (102). The system comprises a search component (118). The search component (118) is configured to receive a rejected explanation (110) of model output (106) provided by the machine learning model (102); identify data samples to unlearn (120) by selecting training samples from training data (104) that were used to train the machine learning model (102), the selected training samples being associated with explanations that are similar to the rejected explanation according to a calculated similarity measure; and pass the data samples to unlearn (120) to a machine unlearning unit (122).

IPC Classes  ?

73.

AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR SUBSEA APPLICATIONS

      
Document Number 03192705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-13
Open to Public Date 2022-03-24
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Midtun, Paul
  • Pretlove, John
  • Notari, Nicola
  • Colombi, Silvio
  • Kolstad, Helge
  • Catapane, Paolo

Abstract

The invention relates to an uninterruptible power supply, UPS, arrangement (10, 110, 210, 211) for subsea applications, comprising a container (20, 120) arranged and configured for subsea operation, and the following main modules (30, 130) arranged inside said container: at least one battery module (40, 42, 140) of a predetermined battery capacity; at least one UPS module (50, 52, 54, 150, 500) governing the battery module, the UPS module having a predetermined UPS capacity; at least one control module (60, 62, 160) configured for interfacing and managing the battery module and the UPS module. The UPS arrangement is arranged and configured to vary its overall capacity based on at least the number of battery and UPS modules, wherein the at least one battery module and the at least one UPS module are internally arranged such that the heat losses from the UPS module are used to heat the battery module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

74.

HOLDER FOR CABLE CONDUITS

      
Document Number 03130970
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-16
Open to Public Date 2022-03-18
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Huppi-Ziegler, Roger
  • Gueller, Martin

Abstract

A holder (300) for cable conduits (306) comprising a first holder half (100) connected to a second holder half (100), wherein the holder halves (100) form at least one opening (308) for holding a cable conduit (306), wherein the holder halves (100) are aligned to each other by two aligning protrusions (124) of the first holder half (100) arranged inside two aligning recesses (126) of the second holder half (100) and two aligning protrusions (124) of the second holder half (100) arranged inside two aligning recesses (126) of the first holder half (100), wherein the aligning protrusions (124) of each holder half (100) are arranged symmetric to a central axis (132) of the holder (300) orthogonal to a connection plane (104) between the holder halves (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/227 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes each pipe being supported by a separate element fastened to the base
  • F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing

75.

CLOSURE PLATES FOR ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES

      
Document Number 03127952
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-12
Open to Public Date 2022-02-17
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Pelletier, Jean-Michel
  • Santerre, Alexandre

Abstract

, Illustrative embodiments of electrical systems and methods may include an electrical enclosure to house electrical components. The electrical enclosure may have an enclosure opening configured to receive an electrical connection. A closure plate may be positionable over the enclosure opening to prevent water from entering the enclosure opening. The closure plate may include a closure plate recess formed in a bottom surface of the closure plate and configured to retain water such that the retained water acts as a seal to prevent additional water from entering the electrical enclosure through the enclosure opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box
  • H02B 1/03 - Boards, panels, desks; Parts thereof or accessories therefor for energy meters
  • H02B 1/28 - Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof or flameproof

76.

BRACKET MOUNTABLE ELECTRICAL BOX

      
Document Number 03119125
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-19
Open to Public Date 2022-01-29
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Taylor, Phillip
  • Taylor, Bobby

Abstract

A bracket mountable electrical box having a mounting assembly or device that can secure the electrical box to a mounting bracket. The mounting assembly or device can include one more arms that can define at least a portion of a channel that can receive the mounting bracket. The channel can be selectively closed, or at least partially deformable, in a manner that can assist in retaining the engagement between the mounting bracket and the mounting assembly or device, and thus the electrical box. Such configurations can accommodate securing the electrical box to the mounting bracket without at least the use of additional tools.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
  • H02G 3/02 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles - Details

77.

SUPERVISORY MACHINE INTELLIGENCE CONTROLS FOR PRODUCTION OF MEAT SUBSTITUTES

      
Document Number 03186340
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-22
Open to Public Date 2022-01-20
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner
  • ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
  • ETH ZURICH (Switzerland)
  • PLANTED FOODS AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ho, Chau-Hon
  • Spudic, Vedrana
  • Listmann, Kim
  • Schoenborn, Sandro
  • Borrelli, Elsi-Mari
  • Sommer, Philipp
  • Mercangoez, Mehmet
  • Ruhs, Patrick
  • Stirnemann, Eric
  • Windhab, Erich J.
  • Boni, Lukas

Abstract

A system includes a wet extrusion process machine configured to receive, mix, and convey a plurality of ingredients to an extrusion die, the plurality of ingredients include a protein powder, an oil, and water. The system includes an electronic process control system (EPCS) configured to control the wet extrusion machine using a plurality of process settings effective to produce an extrusion die mixture which is forced into, passes through, and is output from the extrusion die. The system further comprises a supervisory machine intelligence control system (SMICS) operatively coupled with at least one of a direct fibrosity measurement (DFM) subsystem configured to directly measure one or more physical fibrosity parameters of the extrusion die mixture, and an indirect fibrosity measurement (IFM) subsystem configured to measure one or more extrusion process parameters associated with the extrusion die mixture. The SMICS is configured to modify one or more of the plurality process settings in response to at least one of the one or more physical fibrosity parameters, and the one or more extrusion process parameters, effective to modify the extrusion die mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion
  • A23P 30/20 - Extruding
  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

78.

ELECTRICAL FLOOR BOX COVER

      
Document Number 03123865
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-06
Open to Public Date 2022-01-08
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kadoko, Jonah
  • Britton, Charles C.
  • Martin, Michael D.

Abstract

A floor cover assembly for a floor box assembly that includes a lid and a base ring. The base ring can have a slotted portion that is sized to accommodate at least partial slideable displacement of the lid, and which includes an opening that extends through the base ring. The lid or the base ring can include a plurality of locking tabs, and the other of the lid and the base ring can include a plurality of lock grooves. The locking tabs can each comprise an overhang that are sized to be received in an open end of a mating lock groove. The lock grooves can be shaped to accommodate displacement of the plurality of locking tabs within the mating lock groove, such as in connection with a slide-and-lock attachment. The lid can also be manufactured to include a lid cover having a three-dimensional image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box
  • B44C 1/00 - Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
  • E04F 19/08 - Built-in cupboards; Masks of niches; Covers of holes enabling access to installations

79.

PERFORATED TRAY SPLICING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03150946
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-17
Open to Public Date 2021-12-19
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Cardin, Daniel
  • Lalancette, Daniel

Abstract

A cable tray assembly comprising a plurality of tray segments, each tray segment comprising a first portion and a second portion positioned about first and second ends, respectively, of the tray segment. The first portion has an inner region between at least sidewalls of the tray segment that is sized to receive placement of a second end of another tray segment. Additionally, the first portion can include one or more open ended grooves that, during assembly of the cable tray assembly, can receive a mating projection that is securely connected to the second end of the other tray segment. The open ended groove can be downwardly sloped, and can extend through an outer edge of the corresponding sidewall. The projection can be fixed or adjoined to the second end at least prior to assembly of the cable tray assembly, and can include shank that is threadingly engaged by a retainer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution box; Ensuring electrical continuity in the joint
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

80.

METHOD OF OPERATING A MINING HOIST

      
Document Number 03181955
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-09
Open to Public Date 2021-12-16
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gartner, Tim
  • Katolik, Jerzy

Abstract

An underground mine hoist and method of operating the mine hoist is provided. Unlike conventional underground mine hoists, the hoist may be operated at a production rate less than the designed maximum production rate at least part of the time to improve the life of the hoist and efficiency of operation. In order to vary the hoist production rate, an input rate and/or output rate of mined material is monitored, and the hoist production rate is varied based on such monitoring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66B 1/10 - Control systems without regulation, i.e. without retroactive action electric with devices, e.g. handles or levers, in the cars or cages for direct control of movements specially adapted for mining hoists
  • B66B 19/00 - Mining-hoist operation
  • E21F 13/00 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions

81.

AN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS MODEL GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03180616
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-26
Open to Public Date 2021-12-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Janka, Dennis
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Chioua, Moncef
  • Rodriguez, Pablo
  • Lymperopoulos, Ioannis
  • Dix, Marcel

Abstract

The invention relates to an industrial process model generation system, comprising: an input unit; and a processing unit. The input unit is configured to receive a plurality of input value trajectories comprising operational input value trajectories and simulation input value trajectories relating to an industrial process. The processing unit is configured to implement a simulator of the industrial process. The processing unit is configured to generate a plurality of industrial process behavioural data, wherein industrial process behavioural data is generated for at least some of the plurality of input value trajectories, and wherein the generation of the industrial process behavioural data for the at least some of the plurality of input value trajectories comprises utilization of the simulator. The processing unit is configured to implement a machine learning algorithm that models the industrial process. The processing unit is configured to train the machine learning algorithm. The processing unit is configured to process a first behavioural data of the plurality of behavioural data with the machine learning algorithm to determine a first modelled result. The processing unit is configured to determine to train or not to train the machine learning algorithm using the first behavioural data, the determination comprising a comparison of the first modelled result with a performance condition. The processing unit is configured to process a second behavioural data of the plurality of behavioural data with the machine learning algorithm to determine a second modelled result. The processing unit is configured to determine to train or not to train the machine learning algorithm using the second behavioural data or to further train or not to further train the machine learning algorithm using the second behavioural data, the determination comprising a comparison of the second modelled result with the performance condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric

82.

ADAPTIVE-LEARNING, AUTO-LABELING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING AND DIAGNOSING WEB BREAKS IN PAPER MACHINE

      
Document Number 03179932
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-16
Open to Public Date 2021-12-02
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ramu, Vadthyavath
  • Patil, Dinesh
  • Kubal, Nandkishor

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention discloses methods and a system (103) for labelling normal and abnormal regions in the data related to a paper machine (101) tor web break prediction and labelling individual parameters for root cause analysis, using machine learning models. Further, the present invention relates to training machine learning models to predict web breaks and root, causes for the web breaks using the labels generated. Thereafter, the present invention comprises using the machine learning models in real-time to predict breaks in the paper web, analyse root cause for the breaks in the paper web and estimate a time to break. Proposed auto-data-labe!ing framework helps in adaptive learning for autonomous model improvement of the deployed model, transfer learning, shortlisting parameters and automates feasibility study.

IPC Classes  ?

83.

A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER FOR INTERRUPTING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT DURING FAULT CONDITIONS

      
Document Number 03116434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-28
Open to Public Date 2021-11-29
Grant Date 2023-01-24
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • N, Chandrashekar
  • Kambham, Raghava

Abstract

The present invention discloses a circuit interrupter (100) for interrupting an electric current in an electrical line. The circuit interrupter (100) includes an electronic circuit (102) for monitoring and detecting a breaker fault condition. The electronic circuit (102) is connected to a semiconductor switch for energising a solenoid (104) to trip a circuit breaker, wherein a winding of the solenoid (104) is energized to trip the circuit breaker, and wherein the solenoid is configured to have a centre tap in the winding, such that there are two parts (106, 108) in the winding separated by the centre tap. Further, upon detection of an open circuit condition in a part of the winding, the electronic circuit (102) is configured to provide a trip signal to the circuit breaker using the other part of the winding.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 83/04 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by earth fault currents with testing means for indicating the ability of the switch or relay to function properly

84.

MODULAR FLOOR BOX ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 03119637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-26
Open to Public Date 2021-11-26
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Martin, Michael D.
  • O'Neil, Michael Devin
  • Taylor, Philip

Abstract

A modular floor box assembly that includes a floor box having a plurality of fittings having passageways for power and data transmission cables. A power deck configured for placement within the interior region of the floor box can include a female deck receptor that is electrically coupled to one or more terminals that are configured for a hardwired connection with at least one of the power transmission cables. The floor box can include an aperture within the interior region adjacent to the power deck that is sized to accommodate passage of data transmission cables, and which is in fluid communication with the passageways. The assembly further includes a removable power puck having a male receptacle configured for plugging into the female deck receptor. The power puck can further include one or more electrical receptacles for electrical coupling to power plugs of external devices, and at least one data opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 3/18 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes providing line outlets
  • E04B 5/48 - Special adaptations of floors for incorporating ducts, e.g. for heating or ventilating

85.

SUBSEA POWER MODULE

      
Document Number 03177095
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-22
Open to Public Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gradinger, Thomas
  • Laneryd, Tor

Abstract

A subsea power module is provided. The module has a tank, a power device, a pump, a duct, and a distancing structure. The tank has a tank wall provided with an outwardly protruding corrugation. The power device is arranged in the tank. A dielectric liquid fills the tank. The pump circulates the dielectric liquid in the tank. The duct is arranged in the corrugation such that a chamber is formed between a tip of the corrugation and the duct. The distancing structure spaces apart an outer surface of the duct facing the tank wall and the tank wall in the corrugation. The gaps are formed between the duct and the tank wall in the corrugation, enabling dielectric liquid that has been discharged through the duct outlet into the chamber to be squeezed out from the chamber and the corrugation, and flow towards the pump inlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

86.

METHOD FOR GENERATING A PROCESS MODEL

      
Document Number 03174387
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-20
Open to Public Date 2021-11-04
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Benedikt
  • Dix, Marcel
  • Hollender, Martin
  • Cohen, Andrew
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar
  • Gaertler, Marco
  • Maczey, Sylvia
  • Kloepper, Benjamin

Abstract

A method (100) for generating a process model modeling a manual mode procedure instance of a plant process is proposed, the procedure instances comprising a related sequence of operational actions, i.e. mining of historical plant logs to generate a workflow model, including the steps of: Providing a plurality of log events (S1) of a plurality of operational actions (110) of the plant process; Selecting a plurality of related sequences of manual mode operational actions (S2) from the plurality of log events; Filtering the plurality of related sequences of manual mode operational actions according to an individual plant section (S3); Identifying a sequential order (S4) from the plurality of filtered related sequences of the manual mode operational actions; Determining statistical properties of values of related process variables and/or statistical properties of values of related set point changes (S5) to each sequential ordered manual mode operational action from the plurality of filtered related sequences of the manual mode operational actions; Generating the process model (S6) of the manual mode procedure instance by arranging related manual mode operational actions with the sequential order of each operational action assigned with the statistical properties of the values of related process variables and/or assigned with the statistical properties of the values of the related set point changes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric

87.

METHOD FOR AN INTELLIGENT ALARM MANAGEMENT IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES

      
Document Number 03173315
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-13
Open to Public Date 2021-10-21
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chioua, Moncef
  • Dix, Marcel
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Lymperopoulos, Ioannis
  • Janka, Dennis
  • Rodriguez, Pablo

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of intelligent alarm management, particularly in industrial processes (50). The method comprises the steps of: ? training a machine learning model (10) by means of input data (20) and score data (30), wherein the input data comprises a first time-series of at least one observable process variable and wherein the machine learning model (10) is an artificial neural net, ANN; ? running the trained machine learning model (10) by applying the first time-series (21) to the trained machine learning model (10); and ? outputting, by the trained machine learning model (10), an output value (40), comprising at least a second criticality value (42) of at least one predicted observable process-value, PPV, indicative of the abnormal behaviour of the industrial process (50) in a predefined temporal distance (T1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

88.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS

      
Document Number 03173270
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-11
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Benedikt
  • Amihai, Ido
  • Chioua, Moncef
  • Kotriwala, Arzam
  • Hollender, Martin
  • Janka, Dennis
  • Lenders, Felix
  • Schlake, Jan Christoph
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Abukwaik, Hadil

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of monitoring or controlling an industrial process, particularly by means of an artificial neural net. The method comprises the steps of: training the first control model (10) by means of a first set of input data (31) as first input (11), resulting in a trained first control model (10T); copying the trained first control model (10T) to a second control model (20), wherein, after copying, the second input layer (22) and the plurality of second hidden layers (24) is identical to the plurality of first hidden layers (14), and the first output layer (18) is replaced by the second output layer (28); freezing the plurality of second hidden layers (24); training the second control model (20) by means of the first set of input data (31) as second input (21), resulting in a trained second control model (20T); and running the trained second control model (20T) by means of a second set of input data (32) as second input (21), wherein the second output (29) outputs the quality measure (qm) of the first control model (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric

89.

DATA PROCESSING FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINE LEARNING

      
Document Number 03173398
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-10
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kloepper, Benjamin
  • Schmidt, Benedikt
  • Amihai, Ido
  • Chioua, Moncef
  • Schlake, Jan Christoph
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar
  • Hollender, Martin
  • Janka, Dennis
  • Lenders, Felix
  • Abukwaik, Hadil

Abstract

The invention relates to a computer-implemented method (100) for automating the development of industrial machine learning applications in particular for predictive maintenance, process monitoring, event prediction, or root-cause analysis. The method consists of one or more sub-methods that, depending on the industrial machine learning problem, may be executed iteratively. These sub-methods include at least one of a method to automate the data cleaning in training (S10) and later application (S15) of machine learning models, a method to label (S11) time series (in particular signal data) with help of other timestamp records, feature engineering (S12) with the help of process mining, and automated hyperparameter tuning (S14) for data segmentation and classification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06F 16/215 - Improving data quality; Data cleansing, e.g. de-duplication, removing invalid entries or correcting typographical errors

90.

TRAINING AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODULE FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

      
Document Number 03173428
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-10
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Amihai, Ido
  • Kotriwala, Arzam Muzaffar
  • Chioua, Moncef
  • Lenders, Felix
  • Janka, Dennis
  • Hollender, Martin
  • Schlake, Jan Christoph
  • Abukwaik, Hadil
  • Kloepper, Benjamin

Abstract

A computer-implemented method of generating a training data set for training an artificial intelligence module (10), AI module, is provided. The method comprises providing, on a data storage (102), a first data set (12) and a second data set (14), wherein the first data set 5 includes one or more first data elements (13) indicative of a first operational condition of an industrial system, wherein the second data set includes one or more second data elements (15) indicative of a second operational condition of the industrial system, wherein the first operational condition substantially matches the second operational condition. The method further comprises determining a data transformation for transforming the one or more first 10 data elements (13) of the first data set (12) into the one or more second data elements (15) of the second data set (14), applying the determined data transformation to the one or more first data elements (13) of the first data set and/or to one or more further data elements of one or more further data sets, thereby generating a transformed data set, and generating a training data set for training the AI module (10) based on at least a part of the transformed 15 data set.

IPC Classes  ?

91.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGGREGATING DATA IN A REMOTE ADDRESS SPACE

      
Document Number 03173459
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Braun, Roland
  • Hoernicke, Mario
  • Rueckert, Julius

Abstract

System and Method for aggregating data in a remote address space The invention relates to an OPC UA aggregation server (100) for aggregating at least one OPC UA server (120) in a remote address space (121), wherein the at least one OPC UA aggregation server (100) is configured to support data reduction and/or redundancy mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 67/60 - Scheduling or organising the servicing of application requests, e.g. requests for application data transmissions using the analysis and optimisation of the required network resources
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • H04L 67/2866 - Architectures; Arrangements
  • H04L 67/566 - Grouping or aggregating service requests, e.g. for unified processing

92.

ORE FLOW OPTIMIZATION

      
Document Number 03172676
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-31
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mishchenko, Kateryna
  • Garcia-Gabin, Winston
  • Feyzmahdavian, Hamid

Abstract

An ore flow control system (10) for controlling ore flow in a mine comprises a number of ore control subsystems (30, 32, 34, 36, 38), one or more ore flow coordinators (40, 42, 44) and an ore flow optimizer (46), where an ore flow coordinator (40) coordinates ore flow between operations controlled by two subsystems. The ore flow optimizer (46) obtains input data and output data of each subsystem (30, 32, 34, 36, 38), which input data comprises a planned amount of ore to be handled in an operation controlled by the subsystem and the output data comprises an actual amount of ore being handled by the operation controlled by the subsystem, processes the input and output data, determines targets to be met by each of the subsystems and ore flow coordinators based on the processing and transmits the targets to the subsystems and ore flow coordinators, while the subsystems (30, 32, 34, 36, 38) control the corresponding operations for reaching the targets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
  • G06Q 50/02 - Agriculture; Fishing; Mining

93.

POWER COMPONENT INCLUDING A MAIN COMPONENT AND A SENSOR AND EMITTER UNIT AND SYSTEM WITH THE POWER COMPONENT

      
Document Number 03171221
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-12
Open to Public Date 2021-09-16
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Daenzer, Jonas
  • Baechle, Ralf

Abstract

A power component (100-300) includes two electric terminals (111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312), a component housing (120, 220, 320), a main component (110, 210, 310) at least partially surrounded by the component housing (120, 220, 320), connected with the two terminals (111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312), and configured to carry a power current flowing between the two electric terminals (111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312), and a sensor and emitter unit (130, 230, 330) which is configured to measure a value of a physical quantity (T, V, ?V) characterizing an operating state of the main component (110, 210, 310), and to emit an electromagnetic signal, in which the measured value of the physical quantity is encoded. The sensor and emitter unit (130, 230, 330) includes an antenna (133) for emitting the electromagnetic signal which is spaced apart from the main component (110, 210, 310) and arranged in, on and/or at the component housing (120, 220, 320).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 85/30 - Means for indicating condition of fuse structurally associated with the fuse
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H01L 23/051 - Containers; Seals characterised by the shape the container being a hollow construction and having a conductive base as a mounting as well as a lead for the semiconductor body another lead being formed by a cover plate parallel to the base plate, e.g. sandwich type
  • H01L 23/525 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body with adaptable interconnections
  • H01L 23/62 - Protection against overcurrent or overload, e.g. fuses, shunts
  • H01L 25/11 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H02H 3/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details with warning or supervision in addition to disconnection, e.g. for indicating that protective apparatus has functioned

94.

FLEXIBLE REINFORCED RADIAL SPLINE COUPLING AND METHOD

      
Document Number 03108589
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-11
Open to Public Date 2021-09-16
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kuckhoff, Thomas E.
  • Rubel, James R.

Abstract

A system and method for increasing a tooth shear strength without also increasing a torsional rigidity of a flexible spline disposed between two hubs of a flexible coupling for transmitting mechanical motion between two shafts includes attaching a stiffening cap to an end of a flexible spline, between the flexible spline and the hubs and inserting a plurality of dowels into the teeth of the flexible spline to reinforce the flexible spline.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 3/50 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members
  • F16D 3/12 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted for accumulation of energy to absorb shocks or vibration
  • F16D 3/68 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising elastic elements arranged between substantially-radial walls of both coupling parts the elements being made of rubber or similar material

95.

FLEXIBLE FLYWHEEL COUPLING

      
Document Number 03108594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-11
Open to Public Date 2021-09-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • England, Christopher L.
  • Burdeshaw, Galen E.

Abstract

A flywheel coupling assembly for transmitting torque between a shaft and a flywheel includes a clamp ring assembly and a flywheel attachment flange assembly. The clamp ring assembly includes a first clamp ring adapted to be coupled to the shaft, a second clamp ring coupled to a coupling hub of the flywheel attachment flange assembly, and an elastomeric center element coupling the first and second clamp rings. A planer plate element of the flywheel attachment flange assembly is adapted to be coupled with the flywheel. Also disclosed are a method of forming a flywheel coupling assembly and a method of coupling a flywheel to a shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 3/74 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members with axially-spaced attachments to the coupling parts the intermediate member or members being made of rubber or other flexible material
  • F16D 3/12 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted for accumulation of energy to absorb shocks or vibration

96.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLUX MANAGEMENT IN IMPEDANCE ISOLATION SINGLE CONVERSION (ZISC) BASED UPS SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03166051
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-09
Open to Public Date 2021-07-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Pulikanti, Sridhar
  • Walton, Simon
  • Turner, Robert
  • Elliott, Nicholas James

Abstract

Embodiments of present disclosure relate to apparatus and method for flux management in the ZISC based UPS system. The apparatus comprises: a first determining unit configured to determine a first offset flux on a series reactor in the ZISC based UPS system when power quality events occur in a grid connected to the ZISC based UPS system and the ZISC based UPS system operates in a grid-connected mode; and a first resetting unit configured to provide synthetic impedance damping to the series reactor to reset the first offset flux.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
  • H02J 3/12 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load

97.

METHOD AND APPARATUS OF DETECTING GRID ISLANDING

      
Document Number 03162177
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-27
Open to Public Date 2021-07-01
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Pulikanti, Sridhar
  • Walton, Simon
  • Turner, Robert
  • Elliott, Nicholas James

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to method and apparatus for detecting grid islanding in a grid supporting voltage source converter. The method includes modulating an output voltage at an output of the grid supporting voltage source converter; determining at least one grid parameter at an input to the grid supporting voltage source converter; and detecting the grid islanding for the grid supporting voltage source converter based on the at least one grid parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques

98.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COORDINATING THE UTILIZATION OF OPERATIONAL ZONES TO ACHIEVE PRODUCTION GOALS

      
Document Number 03159039
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-19
Open to Public Date 2021-05-27
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Anand, Abhay
  • Sr, Balaji
  • Chen, Shih-Chin

Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus is provided for production processes to coordinate the utilization of the operational zone for process variables and automate the execution of the target settings to maximize the production goals without requiring human intervention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G05B 19/408 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by data handling or data format, e.g. reading, buffering or conversion of data

99.

ELECTRICAL APPARATUS, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

      
Document Number 03125919
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-11-22
Open to Public Date 2021-05-27
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Walton, Simon
  • Pulikanti, Sridhar
  • Murdock, Dustin
  • Elliott, Nicholas James
  • Turner, Robert
  • Kumaran, Parthasaradhy Kozhiparambil

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electrical apparatus, a power supply system having the same and a method of manufacturing the electrical apparatus. The electrical apparatus comprises a detecting circuit coupled to a generator and configured to detect a frequency of the generator. The electrical apparatus also comprises a controller coupled to the detecting circuit and configured to receive a first signal indicating the detected frequency and adjust the frequency of the generator in response to determining that the detected frequency is out of a predetermined frequency range. In this way, an actively controlling of the changing rate of the power to and from generator may be achieved, if the generator frequency exceeds the configured limits.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

100.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING SOURCES OF FUGITIVE GAS EMISSIONS

      
Document Number 03098736
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-10
Open to Public Date 2021-05-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Leen, J. Brian
  • Huang, Yi-Wen

Abstract

ABSTRACT A fugitive gas detection system includes an inertial measurement assembly that measures a change in position of the inlet of a gas analyzer and applies a time slip to concentration data detected by an analyzer to generate a time series of the concentration of the gas in three- dimensional space. Applying statistical methods, the relative location of the source of the fugitive gas can be established from the time series. Additionally, in some embodiments, the data may be interpolated to establish a map of a plume of the fugitive gas. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-10

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
  • G01N 21/25 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
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