A method for testing an electrical circuit of a trolley-assist system for mining vehicles
The method for trolley-assist systems uses a lower initial test voltage to detect faults before energizing, ensuring automatic de-energization and remote alerts, addressing safety and efficiency issues in trolley-assist systems by minimizing system damage and technician risk.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing trolley-assist systems for mining vehicles face safety risks due to high-voltage electrical equipment, inefficiencies in fault detection, and the need for manual inspection, which can lead to system damage and technician harm, especially when multiple independent substations require frequent disconnection and reconnection.
A method involving a lower initial test voltage to detect faults before energizing the circuit, followed by monitoring at a higher voltage, with automatic de-energization upon fault detection, and remote alerting to technicians, reducing the need for on-site inspections and enhancing safety.
This method minimizes system damage and technician risk by detecting faults before energization, allowing remote monitoring and reducing energy consumption, thus improving safety and efficiency in trolley-assist system testing.
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