Joel A Kern

US Patent:

20130043966, Feb 21, 2013

Filed:

Aug 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/209842

Inventors:

Bandeep Singh - Wytheville VA, US
Thomas A. Hartmann - Wytheville VA, US
Samuel S. Outten - Wytheville VA, US
Joel A. Kern - Wytheville VA, US

Assignee:

ABB Technology AG - Zurich

International Classification:

H01F 27/29

US Classification:

336192

Abstract:

Tap covers and projections for an electrical device are provided. The tap projections have bosses or taps raised from a surface of the tap projection and encapsulated with a resin except for an outer surface of the bosses or taps. The tap projections may have a channel or recess between individual bosses or taps to prevent degradation of the insulation between the respective adjacent bosses or taps. When a tap cover is provided, it is pushed on or bolted to the tap projection. The tap cover may be provided for an individual tap or an entire tap projection and may be formed of a resin or an elastomeric material. The tap cover has a first generally planar surface and a second generally annular surface having a circumferentially-extending groove on an inside surface. The circumferentially-extending groove is located slightly beneath the second generally annular surface. The groove of the tap cover is designed to fully engage with a raised lip of a tap projection or individual tap of a transformer. Another embodiment of the tap cover has openings to receive epoxy-headed bolts that are used to connect the tap cover to the tap projection through the tap connectors.

US Patent:

20130106546, May 2, 2013

Filed:

Oct 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/661394

Inventors:

ABB Technology AG - Zurich, CH
Joel A. Kern - Wytheville VA, US
Thomas A. Hartmann - Wytheville VA, US
Charlie Sarver - Rocky Gap VA, US

International Classification:

H01F 30/12
H01F 27/02

US Classification:

336 5

Abstract:

A three-phase non-linear dry-type transformer has integral molds formed of a glass fiber-reinforced polymeric material. The low voltage coil is comprised of an inner low voltage mold formed around each of the at least three core legs, a low voltage conductor winding wound upon the inner low voltage mold and an outer low voltage mold formed around the low voltage winding. The high voltage coil is comprised of an inner high voltage mold disposed around the outer low voltage mold, a high voltage conductor winding wound upon the inner high voltage mold, and an outer high voltage mold formed around the high voltage conductor winding. An annular space between the inner and outer high voltage molds and the inner and outer low voltage molds is filled by an insulating polymeric material during a casting process. The molds are bonded to the coil windings by the insulating polymeric material and remain during the operation of the non-linear transformer as integral components of the non-linear transformer.

US Patent:

20130257214, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

Mar 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/435603

Inventors:

Joel A. Kern - Wytheville VA, US
Thomas A. Hartmann - Wytheville VA, US
Samuel S. Outten - Wytheville VA, US

Assignee:

ABB TECHNOLOGY AG - Zurich

International Classification:

H02K 3/34
H01F 27/28
H01B 17/00

US Classification:

310179, 174137 R, 336220

Abstract:

A composite electrical insulation material is comprised of first, second and third layers. The first and third layers are glass fiber mat and the second layer is a thin film material. The first and third layers are bonded to the second layer using a thin resin solution. The insulation is used in electrical machines such as transformers, generators, and motors. The insulation serves as a high/low barrier, high voltage conductor wrap, and low voltage sheet insulation in transformers. In generators and motors, the insulation serves as wrap for conductor windings and wedge insulation for stator and rotor assemblies.

US Patent:

7834736, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Jul 31, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/533450

Inventors:

Charles W. Johnson - Wytheville VA, US
Joel A. Kern - Wytheville VA, US

Assignee:

ABB Technology AG - Zurich

International Classification:

H01F 27/28

US Classification:

336229, 336 5, 336225, 336182

Abstract:

A distribution transformer adapted for mounting to a utility pole. The distribution transformer includes a plurality of coil assemblies mounted to a ferromagnetic core. Each of the coil assemblies includes a low voltage coil and a high voltage coil. The low voltage coils are connected together and the high voltage coils are connected together. An encasement comprised of an insulating resin encapsulates the core and the coil assemblies. The encasement includes a substantially annular body and a pair of high voltage bushings extending outwardly from the body. Terminals extend from the high voltage bushings and are connected to the high voltage coils.

US Patent:

20170358389, Dec 14, 2017

Filed:

Jun 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/176504

Inventors:

- Zurich, CH
Wei Wu - Wytheville VA, US
Craig D. Helewski - Wytheville VA, US
Joel A. Kern - Wytheville VA, US

International Classification:

H01F 27/02
H01F 27/28
H01F 27/24

Abstract:

A transformer is provided that includes an enclosure configured to house a core and a coil assembly mounted to the core. The enclosure includes a number of vertically extending sidewalls, at least one top wall connecting the sidewalls, and a bottom end opposite the at least one top wall. At least one of the sidewalls is joined to an access panel that is angled below the at least one top wall and extends between the bottom end of the enclosure and the vertically extending at least one sidewall. A first ventilation opening is provided in the angled access panel and a second ventilation opening is provided in the at least one sidewall adjacent to and/or in the top wall.

US Patent:

20150016060, Jan 15, 2015

Filed:

Dec 18, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/366481

Inventors:

- Zurich, CH
Thomas A. Hartmann - Forest VA, US
Joel A. Kern - Wytheville VA, US
Jarrett Terrell - Bland VA, US
Chester M. Neal - Narrows VA, US

International Classification:

H01F 27/20
H01F 27/24
H01F 27/28
H01F 41/02

US Classification:

361695, 29428

Abstract:

A three-phase non-linear transformer is cooled by first () and second fans (). The first fan () is attached to the first core clamps () of the transformer using a first mounting structure (). The second fan () is attached to the second core clamps () of the transformer using a second mounting structure (). The first fan is positioned first so that air is directed toward a central passage of the core. The second fan is positioned so that air is drawn through the central passage of the core. The first fan circulates air through a central passage in the transformer core and channels that exist between adjacent coil assemblies. The second fan draws air through the central passage and channels and further expels the air into the surrounding environment. The first and second fans are controlled by a control panel through which they are run automatically or manually.