External connector for solid insulated load break switchgear
Disclosed is an external connector for a solid insulated load break switchgear. A semi-conductive layer for uniformly distributing an inner field is formed in a body part of a connector to uniformly distribute an inner field. This may prevent partial lowering of an insulating performance of the connector to enhance the insulating performance of the connector. Furthermore, a semi-conductive layer for uniformly distributing an outer field is formed between the connector and a bushing coupled to an upper end of the connector, and between the connector and a plug coupled to a lower end of the connector. This may allow an electric field to be uniformly distributed to a part connected to a ground surface of an arc extinguishing part.
1. An external connector for a solid insulated load break switchgear, comprising:
a bus element comprising a bus conductor;
a connector comprising a connection conductor at a first side of the connector, the connection conductor connected to the bus conductor;
a bushing comprising a bushing conductor and inserted into a first end of the connector and connected to the connection conductor such that the bushing conductor is electrically connected to the bus conductor; and
a plug inserted into a second end of the connector and coupled to the bushing,
wherein the connector comprises a connector body to which the bushing and the plug are coupled, the connector body comprising:
a first opening defining a first cavity to receive the bushing and a second opening defining a second cavity to receive the plug, wherein the first cavity and second cavity are opposite each other relative to the connection conductor;
a first outer semi-conductive layer provided at a circumference of the first opening;
a second outer semi-conductive layer provided at a circumference of the second opening; and
an inner semi-conductive layer provided at a circumference of an inner end of the first cavity and a circumference of an inner end of the second cavity.
2. The external connector of claim 1 , wherein the inner semi-conductive layer comprises a cylindrical shape, and the connection conductor protrudes through a first side of the inner semi-conductive layer.
3. The external connector of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the circumference of the inner end of the first cavity is smaller than a diameter of the first opening, and a diameter the circumference of the inner end of the second cavity is smaller than a diameter of the second opening.
4. The external connector of claim 1 , wherein the inner semi-conductive layer is formed of a material having a melting point higher than that of a material forming the connector body.
5. The external connector of claim 1 , wherein the first outer semi-conductive layer has a diameter larger than a diameter of the inner end of the first cavity and the second outer semi-conductive layer has a diameter larger than a diameter of the inner end of the second opening.
6. The external connector of claim 1 , wherein the first outer semi-conductive layer and the second outer semi-conductive layer are formed of a material having a melting point higher than that of a material forming the connector body.
7. The external connector of claim 1 wherein the inner semi-conductive layer and the first and second outer semi-conductive layers are formed of the same material.
8. The external connector of claim 1 , wherein the connector further comprises a bus connection body connected to the bus element and enclosing the connection conductor;
wherein:
the bus connection body protrudes from the first side of the connector at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the length of the connector, and
a thickness of the bus connection body is consistent along the entire length of the bus connection body.
9. The external connector of claim 1 , wherein the connector body is formed of an insulating material.
10. The external connector of claim 9 , wherein an insulating layer formed of a different material than a material forming the connector is provided on an outer surface of the connector.