Switchgear Motion Timing Monitoring via Impact and Power Signals

The patent introduces an intermediary sensor system that detects physical quantities (vibration, acceleration, position) generated during the switching process. These intermediaries serve as mediators between the electromagnetic actuator's initiation action and the measurable output, enabling time measurement without directly interfacing with the actuator's internal timing mechanism.

The patent replaces traditional mechanical timing mechanisms with sensor-based detection systems. Instead of using mechanical switches or contacts to determine timing, the system uses vibration sensors, acceleration sensors, or position sensors to detect the initiation moment of the switching mechanism, thereby achieving time measurement through physical field interactions rather than mechanical means.

The patent utilizes mechanical vibration as a detection principle by placing vibration sensors or acceleration sensors on the switching mechanism. These sensors detect the characteristic vibrations generated when the switching mechanism initiates movement and when it completes the disconnect or re-establishment action, thereby providing precise timing information for the switching process.

The patent employs changes in physical state or signal characteristics (analogous to color changes in optical detection) to mark specific moments in the switching process. For example, the system detects changes in vibration amplitude, acceleration magnitude, or position state that serve as indicators for the initiation and completion of switching actions, enabling precise time measurement through these detectable transitions.