Probe apparatus for use in a separable connector, and systems including same
First Claim
1. A probe apparatus adapted to receive a sensor, the probe apparatus comprising:
- an insulating body;
spaced apart first and second electrical conductors in contact with the insulating body and having adjacent surfaces configured such that when an electrical potential is applied between the first and second electrical conductors, an electric field is formed between the first and second electrical conductors; and
an opening in the insulating body between the first and second electrical conductors adapted to receive the sensor.
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Abstract
A probe apparatus disclosed for use in a separable connector includes an insulating body and spaced apart first and second electrical conductors in contact with the insulating body. The first and second electrical conductors have adjacent surfaces configured such that when an electrical potential is applied between the conductors, an electric field is formed between the conductors. The insulating body has an opening positioned between the conductors and adapted to receive a sensor such that a portion of the sensor is subjected to the electric field. A separable electrical connector system is described including the probe apparatus, as is a voltage sensing system including the probe apparatus and a voltage sensor positioned within the opening of the insulating body.
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22 Claims
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1. A probe apparatus adapted to receive a sensor, the probe apparatus comprising:
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an insulating body;
spaced apart first and second electrical conductors in contact with the insulating body and having adjacent surfaces configured such that when an electrical potential is applied between the first and second electrical conductors, an electric field is formed between the first and second electrical conductors; and
an opening in the insulating body between the first and second electrical conductors adapted to receive the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A separable connector comprising:
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a probe apparatus, comprising;
an insulating body;
spaced apart first and second electrical conductors in contact with the second insulating body and having adjacent surfaces configured such that when an electrical potential is applied between the first and second electrical conductors, an electric field is formed between the first and second electrical conductors;
a sensor configured to produce a signal dependent upon a magnitude of the electric field; and
an opening in the second insulating body positioned between the first and second electrical conductors and adapted to receive the sensor such that the sensor is subjected to the electric field; and
a second insulating body having an opening adapted to receive the insulating body. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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- 21. The separable connector as recited in claim 19 wherein the voltage sensor is an electro-optic voltage sensor.
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21-1. A voltage sensing system, comprising:
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a probe apparatus, comprising;
an insulating body;
spaced apart first and second electrical conductors in contact with the insulating body and having adjacent surfaces configured such that when an electrical potential is applied between the first and second electrical conductors, an electric field is formed between the first and second electrical conductors;
an opening in the insulating body positioned in between the first and second electrical conductors such that the opening is subjected to the electric field; and
a voltage sensor positioned within the opening of the insulating body of the probe apparatus and configured to produce a signal dependent upon a magnitude of the electric field.
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