The invention discloses an
impact current generating device for testing
lightning surges. The device comprises a multi-waveform switching module for providing
impact currents, a pneumatic execution module and a state feedback mechanism, wherein the pneumatic execution module comprises an air cylinder and a
solenoid valve which is arranged between the air cylinder and an air source; and the multi-waveform switching module comprises a plurality of capacitors,
harmonic resistor units and switch groups. Respective upper
copper plates of the switch groups in a
discharge circuit are fixed on a
piston rod of the air cylinder, and movable touch blocks are arranged on the lower surface of the upper
copper plate; respective static touch blocks of the switch groups are fixed on a base through a hemispherical rod, gaps are left between the static touch blocks and the base, and a hemispherical face at the upper end of the hemispherical rod is embedded in grooves on the lower surfaces of the static touch blocks. The state feedback mechanism comprises a connection rod and a travel switch. One end of the connection rod is placed under the upper
copper plates and is higher than a plane where the static touch blocks are in, and the other end of the connection rod is mounted on the travel switch. By means of the
impact current generating device, the contact adhesion and burning under large instantaneous currents is prevented, the contact performance is good, and the
surface point contact or surface line contact does not exist.