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Electromechanical device and insulation method thereof

  • US 6,240,728 B1
  • Filed: 07/09/1999
  • Issued: 06/05/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electromechanical device, of the type comprising a housing containing components subject to electric voltage, located near mechanical elements which are movable during operation of the device, whereby an insulating material is present within said housing, which surrounds said components subject to electric voltage and can be directly in contact with at least a portion of said movable mechanical elements, wherein said material is expandable, whereby following a movement of said mechanical elements which occurs during at least the first operation of the device, at least a portion of said expandable material can be compressed or torn off or occupy different regions inside said housing, while allowing said components subject to electric voltage to be insulated from the environment.

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