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1.

ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOWMETER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19085469
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-20
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Wu, Jianjun

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electromagnetic flowmeter including a measurement tube through which a fluid to be measured flows. Magnet coils are arranged outside the measurement tube and used for generating a magnetic field. Electrodes are provided on the measurement tube and used for measuring a voltage of the fluid induced in the magnetic field Each electrode is coated with a protection layer. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for applying a protection layer to the electromagnetic flowmeter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 1/58 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by electromagnetic flowmeters
  • C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
  • C09J 9/02 - Electrically-conducting adhesives
  • C09J 163/00 - Adhesives based on epoxy resinsAdhesives based on derivatives of epoxy resins

2.

Composite for Switchgears

      
Application Number 18986913
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-19
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Paul, Anish
  • Kenel, Christoph
  • Hoidis, Markus
  • Lang, Cornelia
  • Oppliger, Jean-Marc

Abstract

Composite including hafnium carbide (HfC) and/or zirconium carbide (ZrC) and process for the production thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 32/00 - Non-ferrous alloys containing at least 5% by weight but less than 50% by weight of oxides, carbides, borides, nitrides, silicides or other metal compounds, e.g. oxynitrides, sulfides, whether added as such or formed in situ
  • B22F 3/15 - Hot isostatic pressing
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • C22C 1/051 - Making hard metals based on borides, carbides, nitrides, oxides or silicidesPreparation of the powder mixture used as the starting material therefor

3.

Nonmetallic Split Conduit Body

      
Application Number 18402078
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-02
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Thomas, Mathew
  • Garrison, Matthew
  • Mccaffery, Darriel P.

Abstract

A conduit body is provided. The conduit body includes a first body of the conduit body including a first coupling surface, a first hub configured to receive a further conduit on a first side of the conduit body, and a first port on the first side of the conduit body; and a second body of the conduit body including a second coupling surface, a second hub complimentary to the first hub configured to receive the further conduit on the first side of the conduit body, and a second port on the first side of the conduit body complimentary to the first port. The first hub is configured to couple to the second hub, and the first coupling surface is configured to couple to the second coupling surface to such that the first body is coupled to the second body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

4.

Process for Joining Silver-Graphite to Copper Carriers

      
Application Number 18985340
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-18
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hoidis, Markus
  • Kenel, Christoph
  • Lang, Cornelia
  • Oppliger, Jean-Marc
  • Paul, Anish

Abstract

Process of directly connecting a silver-graphite contact with a copper carrier comprising the preparation of an intermediate under controlled conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 1/19 - Soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering taking account of the properties of the materials to be soldered
  • B23K 35/30 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at less than 1550°C
  • B23K 103/18 - Dissimilar materials

5.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A RECIPROCATING SANDING OR POLISHING PATH

      
Application Number CN2023142637
Publication Number 2025/137986
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-28
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Shao, Wenyao
  • Deng, Wenhui
  • Liu, Hao

Abstract

A method, an apparatus, a robot and a computer readable medium generate a reciprocating sanding or polishing path. The method comprises: obtaining geometric data for a curved surface (22) to be sanded or polished; determining path parameters for a reciprocating sanding or polishing path having a plurality of back-and-forth path cycles to be used for the curved surface based on the geometric data, such that a spacing value (d) between any two adjacent back-and-forth path cycles which varies with a curvature of the curved surface; and generating the reciprocating sanding or polishing path based on the determined parameters. The method can achieve high-precision sanding or polishing results.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B24B 1/00 - Processes of grinding or polishingUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such processes
  • B24B 29/00 - Machines or devices for polishing surfaces on work by means of tools made of soft or flexible material with or without the application of solid or liquid polishing agents
  • B24B 51/00 - Arrangements for automatic control of a series of individual steps in grinding a workpiece
  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

6.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPEECH-SUPPLEMENTED KINESTHETIC ROBOT PROGRAMMING

      
Application Number EP2023087949
Publication Number 2025/140777
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-29
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zudaire, Sebastian
  • Amadio, Fabio

Abstract

A method of programming an industrial robot (100), composed of a robot manipulator (110) and a robot controller (120), comprises: recording movements of the robot manipulator during a kinesthetic programming session, for thereby obtaining a robot trajectory; capturing speech data while recording the movements of the robot manipulator; decomposing the recorded speech data into a plurality of phases; for each phase of the speech data, parsing the speech data into robot parameter values using a natural-language model (170), identifying a contemporaneous phase of the robot trajectory and annotating it with the robot parameter values; and, on the basis of the annotated robot trajectory, generating a robot program executable by the robot controller.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INDUSTRIAL CEMENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, A METHOD FOR DETERMINING ONE OR MORE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF A FUEL DURING AN INDUSTRIAL CEMENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, AND A CEMENT PLANT

      
Application Number EP2023087921
Publication Number 2025/140776
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-28
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tschurtschenthaler, Max
  • Koorts, Ryan

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

8.

Articulated Robot Arm Having a Thermally Conductive Member for Cooling

      
Application Number 19078482
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-13
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rothenhöfer, Stacy
  • Schreiber, Felix

Abstract

An articulated robot arm comprises at least a first link and a second link rotatably connected to the first link by a joint unit, the joint unit comprising a shaft that is received in a housing of the first link, is rotatable around an axis relative to the first link, and is non-rotatably connected to the second link, and a drivetrain unit mounted inside the housing of the first link for rotating the shaft with an annular gap being formed between an outer side of the drivetrain unit and an inner side of the housing. At least one thermally conductive member is mounted in the annular gap and is disposed in thermal contact with the outer side of the drivetrain unit and the inner side of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

9.

PRE-CHARGE CIRCUITS FOR DIRECT CURRENT BUS TRANSIENT VOLTAGE PROTECTION

      
Application Number 19080204
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-14
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Xu, Jing
  • Kadavelugu, Arun Kumar
  • Shi, Yuxiang
  • Aeloiza, Eddy C.
  • Song, Xiaoqing

Abstract

Pre-charge circuits for a direct current (DC) bus are provided. In one aspect, the pre-charge circuit comprises a varistor, a bypass circuit, a solid-state switch, and a voltage divider circuit. The bypass circuit is configured to receive a current in response to the DC bus charging. The solid-state switch is in series with the varistor, with a common node electrically coupled therebetween. The solid-state switch is configured to selectively couple the varistor with the DC bus in response to the bypass circuit receiving the current. The voltage divider circuit is configured to divide a voltage of the DC bus between the varistor and the solid-state switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/12 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers
  • H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
  • H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage

10.

SEMI-CONDUCTOR CIRCUIT AND SEMI-CONDUCTOR PROTECTION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023086945
Publication Number 2025/131268
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-20
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Baechle, Ralf
  • Stadler, Raeto

Abstract

This disclosure provides a semi-conductor circuit, having at least one branch with at least one gate-controllable semi-conductor; and a gate control circuit (120) for selectively triggering the semi-conductor (110) into a conductive state; the gate control circuit (120) includes a voltage detector configured to determine a voltage value representative of an electrical voltage applied to the semi-conductor (110), wherein the gate control circuit (120) is configured to determine, based on the determined voltage value, the presence of a fault condition and, upon a presence of the fault condition being determined, to trigger the semi-conductor (110) into a conductive state. This disclosure further provides a method of protecting a gate-controllable semi-conductor and an electronic device having a plurality of gate-controllable semi-conductors being connected in series and the semi-conductor circuit according to this disclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/082 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage by feedback from the output to the control circuit

11.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING A POWDER FEEDING PROCESS FOR ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING, METHOD FOR ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING, POWDER FEEDING APPARATUS AND ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023087695
Publication Number 2025/131310
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-22
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • He, Minglong
  • Schuler, Gabriel
  • Andersson, Anna
  • Fach, Alexander
  • Sodergard, Staffan

Abstract

Aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide methods for closed-loop control of apparatus and systems for electrode manufacturing. Particularly, a method of controlling a powder feeding apparatus and a method of controlling an electrode manufacturing system are provided. A closed-loop control method of the powder feeding apparatus which is preferably based on in-line measurement of quality parameters, and a closed-loop overall control method of the electrode manufacturing system, which is preferably based on in-line measurement of quality parameters, allows for improvements in material and energy efficiency, improved accuracy and reliability in achieving quality, performance and safety targets of an electrochemical energy storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent materialRecovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
  • H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture

12.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING A COATING PROCESS FOR ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING, METHOD FOR ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING, COATING APPARATUS AND ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023087721
Publication Number 2025/131317
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-22
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • He, Minglong
  • Schuler, Gabriel
  • Andersson, Anna
  • Fach, Alexander
  • Sodergard, Staffan

Abstract

Aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide methods for closed-loop control of apparatus and systems for electrode manufacturing. Particularly, a method of controlling a coating apparatus and a method of controlling an electrode manufacturing system are provided. A closed-loop control method of the coating apparatus, which is preferably based on in-line measurement of quality parameters, and a closed-loop overall control method of the electrode manufacturing system, which is preferably based on in-line measurement of quality parameters, allows for improvements in material and energy efficiency, improved accuracy and reliability in achieving quality, performance and safety targets of an electrochemical energy storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF TRANSFERRING DATA FROM INSTRUMENTS TO APPLICATIONS DISCONNECTED FROM THE INSTRUMENTS

      
Application Number 18393085
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-21
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kamath, Shanthala
  • Som De Cerff, Peter Carl
  • Strauch, Andreas
  • Veerla, Mahender Rao

Abstract

A data transfer system for transferring data from one or more instruments to one or more applications is provided. The data transfer system includes a data transfer computing device including at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The at least one processor is programmed to receive an action of obtaining an optical code corresponding to an application among one or more applications, retrieve, from one or more instruments, data requested by the application, and encode the data into the optical code. The data include data of the one or more instruments at an instant of the action. The one or more applications are disconnected from the one or more instruments.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

14.

CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND INDUSTRIAL DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023086433
Publication Number 2025/131238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-18
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Wadstein, Marcus

Abstract

A connector system (10) comprising a plurality of primary electric connectors (12); for each primary electric connector (12), a primary tactile identification feature (18) associated with the primary electric connector (12), each primary tactile identification feature (18) providing a unique sense of touch in relation to the remaining primary tactile identification features (18); and at least one secondary electric connector (20), each secondary electric connector (20) being compatible with each primary electric connector (12). The connector system (10) further comprises, for each secondary electric connector (20), a secondary tactile identification feature (24) associated with the secondary electric connector (20), each secondary tactile identification feature (24) providing the corresponding sense of touch as one of the primary tactile identification features (18). An industrial device (34) comprising a connector system (10) is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/46 - BasesCases
  • H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement

15.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING A SLURRY MIXING PROCESS FOR ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING, METHOD FOR ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING, SLURRY MIXING APPARATUS AND ELECTRODE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023087705
Publication Number 2025/131312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-22
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • He, Minglong
  • Schuler, Gabriel
  • Andersson, Anna
  • Fach, Alexander
  • Sodergard, Staffan

Abstract

Aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide methods for closed-loop control of apparatus and systems for electrode manufacturing. Particularly, a method of controlling a slurry mixing apparatus and a method of controlling an electrode manufacturing system are provided. A closed-loop control method of the slurry mixing apparatus which is preferably based on in-line measurement of quality parameters, and a closed-loop overall control method of the electrode manufacturing system which is preferably based on in-line measurement of quality parameters allows for improvements in material and energy efficiency, improved accuracy and reliability in achieving quality, performance and safety targets of an electrochemical energy storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • B01F 23/00 - Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying
  • H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture

16.

NO-CUT UNDERGROUND FLOOD SEAL

      
Document Number 03254402
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-12
Open to Public Date 2025-06-20
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Piechowiak, Chester P.
  • Cawood, Matthew D.

Abstract

A sealing system includes: at least one sheath having: a sheath cable entrance, a sheath cable exit, a sheath cable passage extending from the sheath cable entrance to the sheath cable exit, a first sheath section having a first sheath section diameter, and a second sheath section having a second sheath section diameter, the second sheath section diameter being larger than the first sheath section diameter; and a cable insertion guide insertable into the sheath cable passage, the cable insertion guide having a first guide section with a first guide section diameter. The first guide section diameter is larger than the first sheath section diameter. Insertion of the cable insertion guide into the sheath cable passage so as to dispose the first guide section within the first sheath section enlarges the first sheath section diameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/623 - Casing or ring with helicoidal groove
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
  • H02G 1/16 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for repairing insulation or armouring of cables
  • H02G 9/06 - Installations of electric cables or lines in or on the ground or water in underground tubes or conduitsTubes or conduits therefor
  • H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable

17.

DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING COUPLERS FOR THE TRANSITION OF DIFFERENT CONDUIT SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 03250689
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-25
Open to Public Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Brown, Neil Allen
  • Lopez, Omar

Abstract

Devices for coupling to a first and second conduit and methods of manufacturing the same. The device may include a first member defining a channel having a first opening and second opening, and one or more threads located on an inner surface of the channel at the second opening, the first member configured to receive the first conduit at the first opening and the second conduit at the second opening, and the one or more threads engages one or more threads of the second conduit. The device may include a second member circumferentially disposed around a periphery of the first member and axially extending therefrom, the second member including an inner diameter configured based on an outer diameter of the second conduit to enable the second member to form a seal around the second conduit when the second conduit fully engages the first member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 47/02 - Welded jointsAdhesive joints
  • F16L 47/06 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end
  • F16L 47/16 - Screw-threaded joints

18.

Inductive Stirring System for Chemical Analysis System

      
Application Number 18974975
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-10
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Redfern, Adam
  • Doe, William
  • Carr, Benjamin
  • Loveless, Edis

Abstract

An inductive stirring system for a chemical analysis system includes a magnetic stirring bar configured to be arranged in a measuring cell and rotatable about an axis of rotation for agitating a liquid to be detected in the measuring cell, and an inductor arrangement comprising a plurality of inductors and configured to be arranged below the measuring cell. The plurality of inductors of the inductor arrangement is arranged axially around the axis of rotation of the magnetic stirring element and is configured to generate a magnetic field for causing the magnetic stirring bar to rotate about the axis of rotation in the measuring cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 1/38 - Diluting, dispersing or mixing samples
  • B01F 33/452 - Magnetic mixersMixers with magnetically driven stirrers using independent floating stirring elements
  • B01F 35/222 - Control or regulation of the operation of the driving system, e.g. torque, speed or power of motorsControl or regulation of the position of mixing devices or elements
  • B01F 101/23 - Mixing of laboratory samples e.g. in preparation of analysing or testing properties of materials

19.

FIXTURE AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING BUNDLED CARDBOARD

      
Application Number 19042362
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-31
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Yuhao
  • Chen, Yifan
  • Zhou, Wenyong
  • Tian, Yin

Abstract

A fixture and a method for transferring a bundled cardboard. The fixture for transferring a bundled cardboard includes a frame extending substantially in a first direction and having an upper side and a lower side. The fixture also has a first gripper attached to the frame at a first place adjacent to the upper side and having a gripping plate extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The gripping plate includes a gripping surface adapted to engage with a first surface of the bundled cardboard. The fixture also includes a second gripper attached to the frame at a second place adjacent to the lower side and having at least one clamping arm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B25J 9/14 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements fluid
  • B25J 15/02 - Gripping heads servo-actuated
  • B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means

20.

Plug and Play Solid State Controller for High Efficiency Motors

      
Application Number 18543995
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-18
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Yuzhi
  • Raheja, Utkarsh
  • Cairoli, Pietro
  • Song, Xiaoqing

Abstract

A solid-state controller for limiting startup current in an induction motor is provided. The solid-state controller includes a first comparator configured to generate a first comparison based on comparing a rotor speed of the induction motor with a rotor speed threshold. The solid-state controller includes a phase current limiter configured to generate a startup current limit based on the comparison received from the first comparator. The solid-state controller includes a second comparator configured to generate a second comparison based on comparing a startup current of the induction motor with the startup current limit. The solid-state controller includes a microprocessor configured to generate a firing phase angle based on the second comparison, where the firing phase angle is a phase angle at which the solid-state controller is turned on, and generate a stopping time at which the solid-state controller is turned off.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

CONVEYING APPARATUS AND CONVEYING SYSTEM

      
Application Number CN2023138160
Publication Number 2025/123215
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-12
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Liu, Wenzhen
  • Yang, Songhua

Abstract

Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a conveying apparatus and a corresponding conveying system. The conveying apparatus (1) comprises a fixed base (20); a moving frame (10) coupled to the fixed base (20) and adapted to move along a moving direction (L) with respect to the fixed base (20); a first belt (32) coupled to the moving frame (10) at both ends; a second belt (34) in a ring form and wounded on two fixed wheels (15) at both end, the fixed wheels (15) fixed mounted to the moving frame (10), the second belt (34) coupled to the fixed base (20); and a grasping component (26) coupled to the second belt (34) and configured to grasp an object to a predetermined position. According to example embodiments of the present disclosure, the overall dimension of the conveying apparatus is small, which may adapt to a variety of scenarios.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 18/02 - Arms extensible
  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B25J 9/12 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements electric

22.

PASSIVE ELEMENT-THYRISTOR PARALLEL CONNECTION FOR MITIGATING INRUSH CURRENT IN STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

      
Application Number US2024059153
Publication Number 2025/128469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-09
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Habib, Hany
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Belcastro, Christopher, Alan

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a static transfer switch (100) and methods of operating the same. The static transfer switch (100) includes a first switch (110) between a first voltage source (102) and a load (106), and a second switch (112) between a second voltage source (104) and the load (106). The first switch (110) and the second switch (112) are configured to alternate power to the load (106) between the first voltage source (102) or the second voltage source (104). The static transfer switch (100) also includes a first parallel circuit branch (120) coupled in parallel to the first switch (110), the first parallel circuit branch comprising a first passive element (124) and a first auxiliary switch (126).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H03K 17/56 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices
  • H03K 17/08 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage

23.

GROUNDING RING

      
Document Number 03255133
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Open to Public Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Longcor, William K.
  • Santamaria, Michael W.
  • Waleck, Ian C.
  • Havrilla, Arthur L.
  • Motes, Aaron M.
  • Cawood, Matthew D.

Abstract

A grounding ring includes: a first clamping member having a radially inward side and a radially outward side, the radially outward side at least in part defining a channel; and a second clamping member disposable within the channel so as to prohibit the second clamping member from moving in an axial direction with respect to the first clamping member, the second clamping member being rotatable with respect to the first clamping member within the channel about the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/66 - Connections with the terrestrial mass, e.g. earth plate, earth pin
  • H02G 1/00 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines

24.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF POWER-VOLTAGE DROOP CONTROL FOR A DIRECT CURRENT (DC) MICROGRID

      
Application Number 18538776
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-13
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chavan, Govind Sahadeo
  • Qi, Li
  • Faddel Mohamed, Samy Gamal

Abstract

A direct current (DC) microgrid is provided. The microgrid includes a power converter, a power-voltage (PV) droop control loop, and an inner current control loop of the power converter. The PV droop control loop is configured to receive measurements of a droop current quantity that is not a DC bus current of the DC microgrid. The droop current quantity is used to determine a droop power quantity selected as a power quantity in a PV relationship. The PV droop control loop is further configured to derive a current reference based on droop in the droop power quantity. The inner current control loop is configured to control operation of the power converter by deriving a measured current corresponding to the control quantity based on the measurements of the droop current quantity, directly comparing the current reference with the measured current, and generating switching signals of switches in the power converter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 1/02 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics or ripples
  • H02J 1/04 - Constant-current supply systems
  • H02J 1/10 - Parallel operation of dc sources

25.

Medium Voltage Variable Speed Assembly

      
Application Number 18950488
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-18
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Liukkonen, Olli
  • Kadachigov, Pavel
  • Lahtinen, Jouni
  • Strandström, Niko
  • Seppänen, Sakari

Abstract

A medium voltage variable speed assembly including an electric machine, and a power supply configuration for supplying alternating current power to the electric machine. The electric machine includes a plurality of stator winding systems. The power supply configuration includes a supply converter system having a two-level direct current input and an alternating current output connected to the plurality of stator winding systems. The supply converter system includes a plurality of converter arrangements connected in series such that each of the converter arrangements includes at least one two-level converter unit having a DC link whose nominal voltage is low enough for IGBTs, MOSFETs or similar components. Characteristics of the electric machine such as a number of machine phases, a number of stator poles, a number of stator winding systems and a number of stator slots are selected in a specific way.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 27/04 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage

26.

Electromagnetic Stirring and Detecting System for Chemical Analysis System

      
Application Number 18973275
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-09
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Redfern, Adam
  • Doe, William

Abstract

An electromagnetic stirring and detecting system includes a magnetic stirring bar that is arrangeable in a measuring cell and configured to be rotatable for agitating a fluid in the measuring cell, and an inductor arrangement that comprises at least one inductor. The at least one inductor generates a magnetic field for inducing a motion of rotation of the magnetic stirring bar having an inertia of rotation in a driving mode. The at least one inductor detects a first measuring signal induced by the inertia of rotation of the magnetic stirring bar and is indicative of a presence of the magnetic stirring bar and/or a second measuring signal that is indicative of a presence of a fluid flow into or through the measuring cell during a detecting mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 1/38 - Diluting, dispersing or mixing samples
  • B01F 33/452 - Magnetic mixersMixers with magnetically driven stirrers using independent floating stirring elements
  • B01F 35/222 - Control or regulation of the operation of the driving system, e.g. torque, speed or power of motorsControl or regulation of the position of mixing devices or elements
  • B01F 101/23 - Mixing of laboratory samples e.g. in preparation of analysing or testing properties of materials

27.

Fluid Delivery System for Chemical Analysis System

      
Application Number 18976558
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-11
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Redfern, Adam
  • Doe, William
  • Loveless, Edis
  • Carr, Benjamin
  • Knight, Kenton

Abstract

A fluid delivery system for a chemical analysis system having a measuring cell that comprises at least one inlet and configured to allow a fluid to be measured when flowing into the measuring cell via the at least one inlet includes at least one first valve arranged at the at least one inlet and a pumping system comprising a pump configured to aspirate the fluid and draw the fluid into the measuring cell from the at least one inlet. The at least one first valve is configured to be opened for allowing the fluid being aspirated and drawn into the measuring cell via the at least one inlet. The fluid may pass through the pump, or, in the case of a syringe pump, be retained within the pump for later discharge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

28.

ELECTRIC MACHINE ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number CN2023137980
Publication Number 2025/123192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-11
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Yan, Yue
  • Chao, Junchuang
  • Shu, Heng

Abstract

An electric machine assembly comprises:a body part(10);a stator (2) supported by the body part (10);a rotor (3) adapted to rotate relative to the stator (2) and comprising:a rotor body (31) configured to receive a shaft (4) inside thereof, and a rotor flange (32) extending from an interior surface of the rotor body (31), and a connecting member (5) movably coupled to the rotor flange (32) and at least partially enclosing the shaft (4), wherein the connecting member (5) is configured to: connect to a shaft flange (41) of the shaft (4) at a first position relative to the rotor flange (32), and separate from the shaft (4) at a second position relative to the rotor flange (32).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/22 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit
  • H02K 1/30 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures using intermediate parts, e.g. spiders
  • F16D 1/033 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like by clamping together two faces perpendicular to the axis of rotation, e.g. with bolted flanges

29.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED AIRFLOW COOLING

      
Application Number IB2024062452
Publication Number 2025/126042
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-10
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kendzia Iii, Thomas A.
  • Belcastro, Christopher A.
  • Miller, Gilbert T.

Abstract

A system for one or more functional blocks of a power system includes: one or more dampers each connected to at least one of the one or more functional blocks of the power system; a pressurized intake plenum comprising one or more walls and one or more openings, the one or more dampers aligned with the one or more openings; one or more intake fans in communication with the pressurized intake plenum and the one or more walls of the pressurized intake plenum; a system control, wherein the one or more intake fans are configured to force cooling air through the pressurized intake plenum and the one or more functional blocks of the power system via the one or more dampers, wherein the system control is configured to send signals to the one or more intake fans to change a speed of the one or more intake fans.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

30.

IN-LINE CABLE BUNDLING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03240828
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-07
Open to Public Date 2025-06-17
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Cooper, Anthony Austin
  • Stefanov, Henry Joseph

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 63/12 - Joints produced by deformation or tying of ends of elements
  • F16L 3/233 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals for a bundle of pipes or a plurality of pipes placed side by side in contact with each other by means of a flexible band

31.

MOLDING PARAMETERS FOR INJECTION MOLDED ROTOR PRODUCTION

      
Document Number 03236175
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-23
Open to Public Date 2025-06-17
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhong, Sheng
  • Tremelling, Darren D.
  • Perigo, Elio Alberto

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

32.

OBJECT BUNDLING APPARATUS

      
Document Number 03240824
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-07
Open to Public Date 2025-06-17
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • White, Ronald David
  • Cooper, Anthony Austin

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bandsFilamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wiresJoints between ends thereof

33.

ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE HAVING AN ACCESS INTERFACE

      
Document Number 03241261
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-26
Open to Public Date 2025-06-17
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Fong, Robert
  • Hydock, George Richard

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
  • H01R 13/46 - BasesCases
  • H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing
  • H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits

34.

HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING SECTION OF ROBOT ARM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19057484
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-19
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Cao, Kaiyuan
  • Zhang, Jiafan

Abstract

A housing for accommodating a section of a robot arm used in hygienic application and method for manufacturing the housing. The housing includes a housing body made of a material suitable for contacting product in the hygienic application, and a connector made of a second material having a higher strength than the first material. The housing body has an extension portion configured to accommodate the section of the robot arm, and a connection bore located at an end of the extension portion. The connector has an outer surface, wherein the housing body is connected on at least one portion of the outer surface of the connector to couple the connector onto an inner surface of the connection bore.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators

35.

FIXTURE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING STACKING OBJECTS

      
Application Number 19059034
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-20
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lei, Haoteng
  • Jia, Jianqiang
  • Guo, Dongjie
  • Ma, Bojun
  • Tian, Yin

Abstract

A fixture and a method for handling stacking objects which can improve automation degree of handling stacking objects. The fixture for handling stacking objects includes a frame; a first carriage which has a first upper arm; a second carriage which has a second upper arm; and a first actuator configured to synchronously move the first carriage and the second carriage in the first direction between a first position at which the first upper arm and the second upper arm to clamp a first object from two opposite sides of the first object.

IPC Classes  ?

36.

Modular Static Transfer Switch with Wide-Bandgap Transistors

      
Application Number 18530778
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Xu, Chunmeng
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Suryanarayana, Harish
  • Chavan, Govind S.
  • Cairoli, Pietro

Abstract

A modular static transfer switch (STS) assembly comprises a semiconductor powertrain constructed with wide-bandgap transistors. A first input of the STS assembly is electrically coupled to a first power source and a second input of the STS assembly is electrically coupled to a second power source. An output of the STS assembly is electrically coupled to a load, wherein the load is powered using the first power source via the STS modular assembly. A galvanic isolator like relay or contactor or breaker or fuse disconnects any faulty semiconductor powertrain. The STS also comprises a controller to execute the transfer of power supplied to the load from the first power source to the second power source by electrically decoupling the first power source from the load, verifying that the first power source is disconnected from the load, and providing instructions to electrically couple the second power source to the load.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

37.

SWITCHED REDUNDANT STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH RAPID TURN-OFF SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18534041
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-08
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Habib, Hany
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Kendzia, Iii, Thomas Anthony
  • Belcastro, Christopher Alan

Abstract

Disclosed herein are a static transfer switch with redundant rapid turn-off (RTO) unit switching, and methods of operating the same. The static transfer switch includes a first switch between a first voltage source and a load, and a second switch between a second voltage source and the load, wherein the first switch and the second switch are configured to alternate power to the load between the first voltage source or the second voltage source. The static transfer switch also includes an RTO system coupled across the first and second switches. The RTO system includes a first RTO unit coupled in parallel with the first switch, a second RTO unit coupled in parallel with the second switch, and a first switched path connected between the first RTO unit and the second switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

38.

PASSIVE ELEMENT-THYRISTOR PARALLEL CONNECTION FOR MITIGATING INRUSH CURRENT IN STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

      
Application Number 18535357
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Habib, Hany
  • Kendzia, Iii, Thomas Anthony
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Belcastro, Christopher Alan

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a static transfer switch and methods of operating the same. The static transfer switch includes a first switch between a first voltage source and a load, and a second switch between a second voltage source and the load. The first switch and the second switch are configured to alternate power to the load between the first voltage source or the second voltage source. The static transfer switch also includes a first parallel circuit branch coupled in parallel to the first switch, the first parallel circuit branch comprising a first passive element and a first auxiliary switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H03K 17/082 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage by feedback from the output to the control circuit

39.

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE INCLUDING IN-MOLD DECORATION

      
Application Number 18535850
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (China)
Inventor Zhong, Sheng

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses of an electrical enclosure including a cover plate member including a base material and a film including a plurality of layers. The film may include a first adhesive layer configured to integrally form with the base material and affix the other layers to the base material. The film defining an exterior surface of the cover plate member. The film may further include a graphic layer, a hard coat layer, and a second adhesive layer located therebetween. The graphic layer provides the cover plate member with a decorative surface appearance. The method may include arranging a film in a mold cavity, closing a first mold and a second mold to define a mold cavity, injecting the base material in the mold cavity at a first temperature, and cooling the base material to a second temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 5/03 - Covers

40.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL TEST

      
Application Number CN2023137664
Publication Number 2025/118298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-08
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mei, Dongsheng
  • Xu, Huiqin
  • Gao, Shaofeng
  • Liu, Ying
  • Shi, Yonghua
  • Shan, Yonghua
  • Tian, Yin

Abstract

Embodiments provided by the present disclosure relate to a method and system for electrical test. A method for electrical test comprises receiving (101) a set of coordinates (200) for an object (100), receiving (102) information indicating a number of test contacts (211) of an apparatus (20) for the electrical test, determining (103), based on the number of the test contacts (211), at least one subset (300) of the received set of coordinates (200), selecting (104) a first subset (300) from the at least one subset, moving (105) the object (100) to a position where a first group of points of the object (100) corresponding to the coordinates in the first subset are accessible by the test contacts, applying (106) an input signal to the first group of points, and generating (107) a response to an output signal relating to the input signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC

41.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DECENTRALIZED CONTROL OF A STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

      
Application Number US2024058591
Publication Number 2025/122694
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-05
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nili, Bhaskar, Reddy
  • Kumar, Raj
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Kallarackal, Liju
  • Appadurai, Balaji

Abstract

A static transfer switch (STS) system for transferring power between power sources is provided. The STS system includes first and second alternate-current (AC) switch assemblies. The first AC switch assembly includes a first current interrupter, and a first controller configured to control the first current interrupter. The second AC switch assembly includes a second current interrupter, and a second controller configured to control the second current interrupter. The first AC switch assembly and the second AC switch assembly are in communication with one another and are each configured to monitor an output power to the load, the first power source, and the second power source and transfer power when disturbance is detected in the output power, the first power source, and/or the second power source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

42.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DECENTRALIZED CONTROL OF A STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

      
Application Number 18531305
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kendzia Iii, Thomas Anthony
  • Nili, Bhaskar Reddy
  • Kumar, Raj
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Kallarackal, Liju
  • Appadurai, Balaji

Abstract

A static transfer switch (STS) system for transferring power between power sources is provided. The STS system includes first and second alternate-current (AC) switch assemblies. The first AC switch assembly includes a first current interrupter, and a first controller configured to control the first current interrupter. The second AC switch assembly includes a second current interrupter, and a second controller configured to control the second current interrupter. The first AC switch assembly and the second AC switch assembly are in communication with one another and are each configured to monitor an output power to the load, the first power source, and the second power source and transfer power when disturbance is detected in the output power, the first power source, and/or the second power source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for distribution gear, e.g. bus-bar systemsEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for switching devices
  • H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

43.

Method and System for Controlled Airflow Cooling

      
Application Number 18535763
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kendzia, Iii, Thomas A.
  • Belcastro, Christopher A.
  • Miller, Gilbert T.

Abstract

A system for one or more functional blocks of a power system includes: one or more dampers each connected to at least one of the one or more functional blocks of the power system; a pressurized intake plenum comprising one or more walls and one or more openings, the one or more dampers aligned with the one or more openings; one or more intake fans in communication with the pressurized intake plenum and the one or more walls of the pressurized intake plenum; a system control, wherein the one or more intake fans are configured to force cooling air through the pressurized intake plenum and the one or more functional blocks of the power system via the one or more dampers, wherein the system control is configured to send signals to the one or more intake fans to change a speed of the one or more intake fans.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids

44.

DROPPING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND FILLING METHOD

      
Application Number 19058761
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-20
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Lei, Haoteng
  • Wang, Leilei
  • Tian, Yin

Abstract

A dropping device, system and filling method. The dropping device includes a feeding port provided on an upper side of a dropping chute and configured to receive an object to be dropped; a first side wall extending from an edge of the feeding port in a direction deviated from a vertical direction by a first angle; and a second side wall disposed opposite to the first side wall and extending from an edge of the feeding port in a direction deviated from the vertical direction by a second angle. The second angle being greater than the first angle. A discharging port is provided on a lower side of the dropping device and configured to discharge the object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65B 39/00 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
  • B65B 5/04 - Packaging single articles
  • B65B 35/16 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by grippers
  • B65B 57/14 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged and operating to control, or stop, the feed of articles or material to be packaged

45.

TOOL SWITCHING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 19058983
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-20
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Qian, Chongyuan
  • Li, Yang
  • Wang, Hao
  • Tian, Yin

Abstract

A tool switching apparatus includes a main body with an opening, the opening being configured to receive a tool and defining a centerline. A plurality of clamping jaws is provided around the opening, each clamping jaw being configured to rotate around a respective pivot fixedly coupled to the main body. The clamping jaw includes a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a flat spring fixedly coupled to the main body. The clamping jaw is configured to rotate around the pivot in a first rotational direction under an actuation exerted by the tool to allow the first protrusion to move away from the centerline of the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

46.

A SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF CLASSIFICATION OF FAULTS ASSOCIATED WITH DIGITAL SUBSTATIONS

      
Application Number IB2023062404
Publication Number 2025/120361
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-08
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Pal, Mayukha
  • Nayak, Sidharthenee
  • Dwivedi, Divyanshi
  • Bhende, Chandrashekhar Narayan
  • Yemula, Pradeep Kumar
  • Panigrahi, Prasanta

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system and method of classification of faults associated with digital substations. The method comprises receiving a disturbance record associated with each of a plurality of faults, from one or more lEDs (102) associated with the digital substation (101), upon occurrence of each fault. Further, the method comprises extracting one or more features associated with the fault variable by analysing the fault variable using a predefined feature extraction technique. Further, the method comprises determining one or more entropies for each of the one or more features. Thereafter, the method comprises classifying each of the fault into one of one or more fault types using a machine learning model (235) by analysing the one or more entropies and the one or more features. The present invention provides precise fault diagnosis for maintaining operational efficiencies and may minimize disruptions in the digital substation.

IPC Classes  ?

47.

MODULAR STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH WITH WIDE-BANDGAP TRANSISTORS

      
Application Number IB2024062282
Publication Number 2025/120576
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-05
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Xu, Chunmeng
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Suryanarayana, Harish
  • Chavan, Govind S.
  • Cairoli, Pietro

Abstract

A modular static transfer switch (STS) assembly comprises a semiconductor powertrain constructed with wide-bandgap transistors. A first input of the STS assembly is electrically coupled to a first power source and a second input of the STS assembly is electrically coupled to a second power source. An output of the STS assembly is electrically coupled to a load, wherein the load is powered using the first power source via the STS modular assembly. A galvanic isolator like relay or contactor or breaker or fuse disconnects any faulty semiconductor powertrain. The STS also comprises a controller to execute the transfer of power supplied to the load from the first power source to the second power source by electrically decoupling the first power source from the load, verifying that the first power source is disconnected from the load, and providing instructions to electrically couple the second power source to the load.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

48.

SWITCHED REDUNDANT STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH RAPID TURN-OFF SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2024058627
Publication Number 2025/122718
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-05
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Habib, Hany
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Belcastro, Christopher Alan

Abstract

Disclosed herein are a static transfer switch with redundant rapid turn-off (RTO) unit switching, and methods of operating the same. The static transfer switch includes a first switch between a first voltage source and a load, and a second switch between a second voltage source and the load, wherein the first switch and the second switch are configured to alternate power to the load between the first voltage source or the second voltage source. The static transfer switch also includes an RTO system coupled across the first and second switches. The RTO system includes a first RTO unit coupled in parallel with the first switch, a second RTO unit coupled in parallel with the second switch, and a first switched path connected between the first RTO unit and the second switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/04 - Modifications for accelerating switching
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H03K 17/725 - Bipolar semiconductor devices with more than two PN junctions, e.g. thyristors, programmable unijunction transistors, or with more than three electrodes, e.g. silicon controlled switches, or with more than one electrode connected to the same conductivity region, e.g. unijunction transistors for AC voltages or currents

49.

METHOD OF MAGNETIC ORIENTATION DETERMINATION OF INJECTION MOLDED PERMANENT MAGNETS

      
Document Number 03251165
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-30
Open to Public Date 2025-06-05
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Perigo, Elio Alberto
  • Zhong, Sheng
  • Tremelling, Darren Dale
  • Hoffman, Matthew Dodge

Abstract

A method of monitoring a magnetic orientation of a composite magnetic material injected into a rotor pole of a rotor core. The rotor pole is defined by at least one rotor cavity. The method includes injecting a magnetic composite material into the at least one rotor cavity defining the rotor pole and applying an external magnetic field to the rotor pole to magnetically orient the magnetic composite material during injection into the at least one rotor cavity.

50.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING HEALTH CONDITION OF ROBOT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number CN2023135633
Publication Number 2025/111975
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-30
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Sun, Heqing
  • Zhu, Tongshuai
  • Fang, Xinyu

Abstract

There is a method for determining a health condition of a robot. The method comprises obtaining image data and audio data of a robot during movement (202). The method further comprises determining a speed profile of the robot based on the image data (204). The method further comprises generating an audio spectrum of the audio data based on the speed profile (206). The method further comprises determining a health condition of the robot based on the audio spectrum (208). In this way, the health condition diagnosis mechanism is the professional, quick and cost-efficient. Neither costly/bulky equipment nor complex operation is needed for field engineers. In addition, there is no operation interruption. Therefore, the health condition diagnosis mechanism is an ease-of-use solution to quickly examine any robot at any time by anyone.

IPC Classes  ?

51.

SAMPLE HANDLING SYSTEM FOR LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023083685
Publication Number 2025/113797
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-30
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Novotny, Max
  • Walther, Dirk
  • Noesselt, Till

Abstract

The invention relates to Sample handling system (600) for a laboratory automation system (10) comprising an operating table (610) having a plurality of regions, at least one sample tube rack (50) for holding at least one sample tube for a sample detection, at least one sample handling device (620) that is configured to pretreat the at least one sample, and at least one robot arm (110) that is configured to transfer the at least one sample tube or the at least one sample tube rack between the plurality of regions and/or between one of the plurality of regions of the operating table (610) and a sample processing and/or analyzing system (500) arranged outside the operating table. Each of the at least one robot arm (650), the at least one sample tube rack and the at least one sample handling device (620) is arranged in one or more of the plurality of regions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 35/04 - Details of the conveyor system
  • G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation

52.

AN ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE, A METHOD OF OPERATING AN ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE AND A SYSTEM FOR INDUCING VIBRATIONS

      
Application Number EP2023083722
Publication Number 2025/113801
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-30
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Stadler, Raeto
  • Baechle, Ralf

Abstract

This disclosure provides an electric arc furnace for melting metal containing material, in particular a pile of scrap, the electric arc furnace comprising a power supply (110); at least one electrode (121) being electrically connected to the power supply (110) for receiving an amount of electrical power from the power supply (110) to produce an arc; a furnace body (130) for accommodating the metal containing material; an electrode positioning system (120) to position the at least one electrode (121) with respect to the furnace body (130) and/or with respect to a melt level; and a control unit (140) to control operation of the electric arc furnace, the control unit (140) being connected to the power supply (110) and to the electrode positioning system (120) for controlling their operation; wherein the control unit (140) is configured for intermittently operating the electric arc furnace in a vibration-induction mode; wherein, in the vibration-induction mode, the control unit (140) operates the electric arc furnace to induce vibrations to the metal containing material. This disclosure further provides a method for operating an electric arc furnace and a system for inducing vibrations to metal containing material being melted in an electric arc furnace.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F27B 3/06 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces with movable working chambers or hearths, e.g. tiltable
  • F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
  • F27B 3/20 - Arrangements of heating devices
  • F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
  • F27D 11/08 - Heating by electric discharge, e.g. arc discharge
  • F27D 11/10 - Disposition of electrodes
  • F27D 25/00 - Devices for removing incrustations
  • F27D 19/00 - Arrangement of controlling devices
  • F27D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

53.

AN ELECTRIC CURRENT KNIFE SWITCH COMPRISING A PUFFER DE-LATCHING MECHANISM

      
Application Number EP2024083222
Publication Number 2025/114147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-22
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Jonsson Seither, Erik
  • Støa-Aanensen, Nina Sasaki
  • Engel, Edgar Albert
  • Cucchi, Irene
  • Bonini Guedes, Eduardo

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electric current switch comprising a compressed gas device (126) having a movable piston (128) in a volume (130) housing gas compressible by the piston, the compressed gas being ejected from a nozzle (108) towards a fixed contact assembly, the piston is mechanically coupled to the contact lever via a de-latching mechanism (132; 301; 402; 502; 610) configured to decouple the motion of the piston from the contact lever when the contact lever moves from the open position towards the earth position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 31/00 - Air-break switches for high tension without arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means
  • H01H 33/04 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts
  • H01H 33/12 - Auxiliary contacts on to which the arc is transferred from the main contacts
  • H01H 1/42 - Knife-and-clip contacts
  • H01H 31/28 - Air-break switches for high tension without arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means with movable contact that remains electrically connected to one line in open position of switch with angularly-movable contact

54.

FOIL WINDING LEADS AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18980093
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-13
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner
  • ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
  • Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (Netherlands)
Inventor
  • Cremasco, Andrea
  • Lomonova, Elena
  • Rothmund, Daniel

Abstract

An insulated winding assembly comprising an insulated foil conductor comprising a lead-in section, a lead-out section and a winding section between the lead-in and lead-out sections, wherein in the winding section, the insulated foil conductor is wound around a core material to form windings, wherein each of the lead-in and lead-out section is folded with respect to the winding section and arranged transverse to the windings of the winding section, and wherein each of the lead-in and lead-out section comprises at least one folding cut along a lengthwise direction of the foil conductor, thereby forming at least two strips. A corresponding method and a transformer comprising such a winding assembly is also presented herein.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

ADJUSTING A VIRTUAL RELATIVE POSITION IN A VIRTUAL ROBOT WORK CELL

      
Application Number 19042806
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-31
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Qian, Changnian
  • Liu, Chenyang
  • Wang, Weidong

Abstract

A fixture and a method for transferring a bundled cardboard. The fixture for transferring a bundled cardboard includes a frame extending substantially in a first direction and having an upper side and a lower side. The fixture also has a first gripper attached to the frame at a first place adjacent to the upper side and having a gripping plate extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The gripping plate includes a gripping surface adapted to engage with a first surface of the bundled cardboard. The fixture also includes a second gripper attached to the frame at a second place adjacent to the lower side and having at least one clamping arm.

IPC Classes  ?

56.

UNLOADING ASSEMBLY AND LOADING ASSEMBLY FOR SAMPLE PROCESSING AND/OR ANALYZING SYSTEM FOR LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023083682
Publication Number 2025/113796
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-30
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Goy, Christian
  • Walther, Dirk
  • Novotny, Max

Abstract

The invention relates to an unloading assembly (100) for automatically unloading a sample tube rack (50) from a sample processing and/or analyzing system (500) of a laboratory automation system (10), which comprises a removal insert element (110) with a bearing surface inside a first inner volume (510) of the sample processing and/or analyzing system and a removal driving element (120) being configured to drive the sample tube rack to move towards a removal position, at which the removal insert element (110) is configured to allow the sample tube rack (50) being removed from the sample processing and/or analyzing system. The invention also relates to a loading assembly (200) for automatically loading a sample tube rack (50) comprising a loading tray (210) with a guide element (215) and a loading driving element (220), a sample processing and/or analyzing system and a laboratory automation system.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR AVOIDING AN UNINTENDED FALL OF A BLADE OF A WIND TURBINE, AND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2024083912
Publication Number 2025/114434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-28
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tsoumas, Ioannis
  • Ulmer, Daniel
  • Pandiarajan, Prem
  • Gerardi, Denise
  • Kalygin, Andrey
  • Stulz, Christian
  • Fischer, Jerome
  • Bezzeccheri, Edoardo

Abstract

A method for avoiding an unintended fall of a blade (50) of a wind turbine (20) when the blade (50) or another blade (50) of the wind turbine (20) is arranged at a rotor hub (51) of the wind turbine (20) is provided. The wind turbine (20) comprises the rotor hub (51), a rotating electrical machine (22) mechanically coupled to the rotor hub (51), a machine-side converter (24, 44) electrically coupled to the rotating electrical machine (22) and comprising several semiconductor switches (70, 72, 74), a DC-link (26, 46) electrically coupled to the machine-side converter (24, 44), and a grid-side converter (28, 48) electrically coupled to the DC-link (26, 46) and to an electrical grid. The method comprises: generating a short circuit at the DC-link (26, 46) by activating all of the semiconductor switches (70, 72, 74) at the same time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03D 7/02 - Controlling wind motors the wind motors having rotation axis substantially parallel to the air flow entering the rotor
  • F03D 13/10 - Assembly of wind motorsArrangements for erecting wind motors

58.

ELECTRICAL TRACTION SYSTEM FOR AN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE, INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO AN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18836508
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-11
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Beutler, Nic
  • Micke, Thorsten
  • Jenelten, Thierry
  • Dikk, Stefan
  • Ashnagaran, Mehrzad

Abstract

An electrical traction system for an industrial electric vehicle is described. The electrical traction system includes an electrical energy storage device having a storage electrical potential, a DC drivetrain bus having at a drivetrain electrical potential, an electric power converter provided between the electrical energy storage device and the DC drivetrain bus, at least one electric motor, at least one traction inverter provided between the DC drivetrain bus and the at least one electric motor for driving the at least one electric motor, and an electrical interface assembly directly connected to the DC drivetrain bus for receiving an electric power from an electrical power supply system. The electrical interface assembly includes at least one interface for receiving power while the industrial electric vehicle is stationary, and for receiving power while the industrial electric vehicle is moving.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 5/00 - Current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 7/10 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking
  • B60L 9/02 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle using DC motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H02J 1/08 - Three-wire systemsSystems having more than three wires
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

59.

Monitoring Machine Learning Models

      
Application Number 18956147
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-22
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Borrison, Reuben
  • Maduskar, Deepti
  • Sarkar, Santonu
  • Abukwaik, Hadil
  • Sharma, Divyasheel
  • Dix, Marcel
  • K R, Chandrika
  • Platenius-Mohr, Marie Christin
  • Kloepper, Benjamin

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for monitoring machine learning models in a distributed setup includes obtaining model activity data relating to activity of the machine learning models in the distributed setup; analyzing the obtained model activity data; and, based on the analysis of the model activity data, outputting model management data for managing the activity of the machine learning models in the distributed setup.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

Solid State Switching Power Module with Improved Current Rating

      
Application Number 18956127
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-22
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Canales, Francisco
  • Kicin, Slavo
  • Salvatore, Giovanni

Abstract

A solid state switching power module comprises at least one bipolar semiconductor switch; at least one unipolar semiconductor switch; wherein the at least one bipolar semiconductor switch is connected in parallel with the at least one unipolar semiconductor switch; wherein the solid state switching power module comprises at least one thermal capacity connected to a surface of the at least one bipolar semiconductor switch; and wherein the at least one thermal capacity is configured to absorb heat from the at least one bipolar semiconductor switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 25/11 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device

61.

MULTI-WAVELENGTH ABSORPTION WATER SENSOR WITH HIGH ULTRAVIOLET WAVELENGTH RESOLUTION AND EXTENDED VISIBLE AND NEAR INFRARED MEASUREMENT RANGE

      
Document Number 03255186
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Open to Public Date 2025-05-28
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Glover, James Andrew

Abstract

An apparatus and method for measuring absorption of a liquid at several highly resolved wavelengths in the ultraviolet light spectrum with additional wavelengths or wavelength groups in the visible and/or near infrared light spectrum is provided. The apparatus includes a submersible housing that incorporates a broad band light source that emits ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared light, optical windows defining a measurement region of the liquid, an optical chopper unit to alternate between reference and measured light beams, an optical sensor to detect a specific wavelength or group of wavelengths in the visible or near infrared light spectrum from the broadband light source, a slit to define the broadband light geometry onto a diffraction grating, the diffraction grating to modify the broad band light beam into highly wavelength resolved ultraviolet wavelengths, and a line sensor to detect the highly wavelength resolved ultraviolet light.

62.

INTEGRAL INTERFACE SEAL

      
Document Number 03255129
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Open to Public Date 2025-05-28
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Cawood, Matthew D.
  • Vigo, Jorge F.

Abstract

An integrally formed interface seal, including a base including a sidewall configured to surround at least a portion of a disconnector switch housing configured to house an interface pad, a first lip extending inward relative to the sidewall, and a second lip from the first lip and away from the first lip parallel to the sidewall. The second lip is configured to be compressed against the disconnector switch housing to hermetically seal a conductor secured to the interface pad from an external environment.

63.

ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING ONE OR MORE LINES, AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18839188
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-24
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Wadstein, Marcus

Abstract

An assembly for being mounted to a target structure, the assembly having one or more lines; and a holder including a holding part holding the one or more lines; an attachment part fixed with respect to the holding part, the attachment part being configured to mechanically connect the holder to the target structure; and a lifting structure for being engaged by an industrial robot to lift the assembly, the lifting structure being fixed with respect to the attachment part. A system including an assembly and at least one secondary holder is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/40 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with arrangements for facilitating mounting or securing
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form

64.

DAMPING HIGHER ORDER HARMONICS IN AVERAGE DC LINK VOLTAGES

      
Application Number 18839642
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tsoumas, Ioannis
  • Harnefors, Lennart

Abstract

A converter system includes at least two branches, where each branch includes an AC-to-DC converter and a DC link cascade connected with each other. A method includes: determining at least two AC-side currents, each of which is input into one of the AC-to-DC converters; determining from the AC-side currents, a voltage reference for each of the AC-to-DC converters; determining a DC link ripple indicator; determining a converter reference correction from the DC link ripple indicator, such that a higher order harmonic in the average DC link voltage is damped; determining corrected voltage references for the AC-to-DC converter by adding the converter reference correction to the voltage references of the AC-to-DC converters or by adding the converter reference correction to an average current reference for the AC-to-DC converters; and controlling the AC-to-DC converters with the respective corrected voltage references.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 5/458 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases with intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices to convert the intermediate DC into AC using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

65.

Switchgear

      
Application Number 18952339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-19
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Koudelka, Frantisek
  • Baier, Oliver
  • Dolezal, Lukas
  • Kopp, Dalibor
  • Masmeier, Philipp
  • Novak, Ondrej
  • Rizzi, Corrado
  • Vrbka, Pavel

Abstract

A switchgear includes a plurality of circuit breakers; a plurality of first coolers; and at least one first air duct; wherein each circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breaker has an associated first cooler of the plurality of first coolers thermally connected to it; and wherein the at least one first air duct is configured to direct air from the outside of the switchgear into the plurality of first coolers.

IPC Classes  ?

66.

ON-THE-FLY AND SECURE FIRMWARE UPDATES FOR CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS

      
Application Number 18515875
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Sutton, Felix
  • Scholl, Philipp
  • Sommer, Philipp

Abstract

Devices and methods for on-the-fly updates of circuit breakers during operation, the circuit breaker including a processor, a first memory including a first and second slot, and a second memory. In response to initialization, the processor stores a copy of a most recent firmware from the first or second slot in the second memory and executes the most recent firmware at the second memory. The firmware in the first or second slot may be a first firmware, and in response to obtaining a second firmware, the processor stores a copy of the second firmware in the other of the first and second slot. In response to a second initialization, the processor stores a copy of the second firmware from the other of the first slot and second slot in the second memory to enable execution of the second firmware, the second firmware being the most recent firmware.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
  • G06F 21/60 - Protecting data
  • G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures

67.

MAGNETIC ALIGNMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERMANENT MAGNET MOTORS

      
Application Number 18516794
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tremelling, Darren
  • Eakins, Will
  • White, Christian
  • Zhong, Sheng
  • Perigo, Elio

Abstract

A system for manufacturing a rotor for a permanent magnet (PM) motor is provided. The system includes a mold configured to receive a rotor body including a plurality of rotor teeth and defining one or more rotor cavities and a plurality of electromagnetic coils including a plurality of magnetic cores, each of the plurality of magnetic cores configured to align with a respective one of the plurality of rotor teeth, and a plurality of electromagnetic windings. The system further includes a controller configured to, after the rotor body is positioned within the mold, close the mold, after closing the mold, excite the plurality of electromagnetic coils, inject a magnetic material into the one or more rotor cavities, wherein the excited electromagnetic coils align the magnetic material into a desired magnetic orientation prior to solidification of the magnetic material, de-energize the plurality of electromagnetic coils.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
  • H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

68.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FEEDING TWISTLOCKS

      
Application Number CN2023131482
Publication Number 2025/102235
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-14
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Tian, Ye

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and system for feeding twistlocks. A method (100) for feeding twistlocks (10) by a robot (20), comprising: determining (104) a first twistlock from a heap (1) comprising a plurality of twistlocks based on an image of the heap, determining (106) a primary pick-up point for the first twistlock, moving (108) a pick-up arrangement (21) of the robot (20) to a first position where the primary pick-up point is accessible by the pick-up arrangement (21), and separating (110) the first twistlock from the heap.

IPC Classes  ?

69.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING PICK-AND-PLACING TASKS FOR ROBOTS

      
Application Number CN2023132117
Publication Number 2025/102319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-16
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wang, Weidong
  • Liu, Chenyang
  • Zhang, Qiumin

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and apparatus for distributing pick-and-placing tasks for robots, the method comprising: obtaining positions of items to be pick-and-placed; determining available robots for each item based on a condition of each robot and the obtained position for each item; determining, from the available robots, an optimum robot for each item to be pick-and-placed; and assigning a pick-and-placing task for the corresponding item to the optimum robot.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

70.

A SCARA ROBOT

      
Application Number CN2023132272
Publication Number 2025/102343
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-17
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Jiafan
  • Cao, Kaiyuan
  • Li, Zhiwei
  • Chen, Changting

Abstract

A SCARA robot, the robot comprises a base (110) comprising a prismatic joint; and a plurality of arm parts (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) connected to the base (110) and arranged in serial. Two adjacent arm parts (40, 50) each comprise an arm body (200), the arm body comprising a tubular body with a first opening (215) extending in a first direction parallel to the prismatic joint and a second opening (225) extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a first actuator (120) for forming a first revolute joint of the SCARA robot is arranged in the first opening (215), a fixed part (320) of the first actuator (120) being fixed to the one arm part, and a movable part (310) of the first actuator being fixed to the other arm part of the two adjacent arm parts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/04 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type by rotating at least one arm, excluding the head movement itself, e.g. cylindrical co-ordinate type or polar co-ordinate type

71.

HYDRAULIC VALVE FOR CONNECTING TWO TRANSVERSE PIPES

      
Application Number 18695163
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-22
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Caillot, Alexandre
  • Pierce, Christopher
  • Vaze, Mahesh
  • Dasgupta, Subhashish

Abstract

A hydraulic valve configured to connect a first pipe extending according to a first axis and a second pipe extending according to a second axis, the hydraulic valve comprising a body having two first ports that are aligned and configured to connect two fractions of the first pipe and two second ports that are aligned and configured to connect two fractions of the second pipe; a rotating shutter mounted in the body and configured to rotate according to an actuating axis that is transverse to the first axis and the second axis when the two first ports are connected to the first pipe and the two second ports are connected to the second pipe, the rotating shutter being provided with a first straight channel and a second straight channel, the first straight channel connecting the two first ports and the second straight channel connecting the two second ports in a closed angular position of the rotating shutter; the hydraulic valve further having a passage channel distinct from the first straight channel and the second straight channel and being configured to connect one of the first ports to one of the second ports in an open angular position of the rotating shutter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/076 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution
  • B25J 9/14 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements fluid
  • F16K 27/04 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of sliding valves

72.

Orchestration in Industrial Production Plants

      
Application Number 18952070
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-19
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Linsbauer, Sofia
  • Koziolek, Heiko
  • Hark, Rhaban

Abstract

A federated orchestration system includes a plurality of intraplant orchestrators assigned to respective ones of a plurality of production plants, wherein each intraplant orchestrator is operative to execute one or more intraplant orchestration tasks regarding the respective production plant; and an interplant orchestrator operative to execute one or more interplant orchestration tasks. The interplant orchestrator and the intraplant orchestrators are operative to cooperate to orchestrate resources and services of the plurality of production plants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

73.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF ROBOT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number CN2023132356
Publication Number 2025/102363
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-17
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yizhi
  • Xu, Meng
  • Gu, Hao

Abstract

A method for controlling a movement of a robot (110). The method comprises presenting one of a first canvas and a second canvas as an operating canvas on a screen of a terminal device (130). In this case, the first canvas is associated with at least one dimension of the three dimensions of a first coordinate system of the robot (110) and the second canvas is associated with other one or more dimensions of the three dimensions. The method further comprises receiving an input of a swipe on the operating canvas. The method further comprises generating a movement instruction for controlling the robot (110) to move with reference to the first coordinate system based on the swipe. In this way, the movement control mechanism only requests intuitive gestures of the users so that the user can operate on the operating canvas while observing the environment around the robot (110) thereby increasing operation safety of the robot (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/46 - Control of position or course in three dimensions

74.

LINK FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOT, AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number EP2023082087
Publication Number 2025/103597
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-16
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Linge, Simon
  • Botold, Tomas
  • Huang, Jiangwei

Abstract

A link (14) for an industrial robot (10), the link (14) comprising a main body (28) for interconnecting a first joint (18) and a second joint (18) of the industrial robot (10), the main body (28) comprising an exterior continuous main surface (30) including a planar first surface section (32a) and a planar second surface section (32b); a first opening (38a) in the first surface section (32a); a second opening (38b) in the second surface section (32b); a first cover (22) sealingly closing the first opening (38a) and including an exterior planar first cover surface (46a) substantially flush with the first surface section (32a); and a second cover (24) sealingly closing the second opening (38b) and including an exterior planar second cover surface (46b) substantially flush with the second surface section (32b). An industrial robot (10) comprising a link (14) is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/04 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type by rotating at least one arm, excluding the head movement itself, e.g. cylindrical co-ordinate type or polar co-ordinate type
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
  • B25J 18/00 - Arms
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

75.

Controller device

      
Application Number 29874122
Grant Number D1075670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-20
Grant Date 2025-05-20
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Fawei
  • Gao, Yang
  • Li, Tao

76.

Resistor Structure and a Voltage Divider Arrangement

      
Application Number 18947199
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hozoi, Adrian
  • Sommer, Felix
  • Migunov, Vadim
  • Podzemny, Jaromir

Abstract

A resistor structure includes at least an electrically insulating substrate, at least one electrically conductive terminal directly or indirectly provided on the substrate and having a terminal resistivity, at least one resistive trace forming part of a resistive path, the resistive trace directly or indirectly and at least partially provided on the substrate and joined to the terminal and having a trace resistivity, characterized in that at least a portion of the terminal and a portion of the resistive trace are indirectly joined via a junction section having a junction resistivity, wherein the junction resistivity is smaller than the trace resistivity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 7/18 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material comprising a plurality of layers stacked between terminals
  • H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors

77.

OUTER ROTOR ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18507972
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mikail, Rajib
  • Eakins, Will
  • Rakuff, Stefan
  • Hetrich, Matthew

Abstract

An outer rotor electric motor assembly for industrial applications is provided. The outer rotor electric motor assembly includes a stator including a stator core defining a cavity, and a rotor including a wall and one or more magnets aligned along the wall. The wall is positioned outside the stator. The rotor further includes a first cover coupled with the wall and one or more fins positioned on the first cover, wherein the one or more fins are received in the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
  • H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos

78.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTRACT CLAUSE REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

      
Application Number 18506643
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-10
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Smittle, Natalie

Abstract

A clause review system for reviewing contract clauses in an acquisition order is provided. The at least one processor of the system is programmed to execute machine learning models configured to detect clause identifiers in an acquisition order. The at least one processor is programmed to train the machine learning models using a first training dataset including first acquisition orders, and retrain the machine learning models using a second training dataset including second acquisition orders. At least one of the second acquisition orders has a different file format and/or a different sender entity from at least one of the first acquisition orders. The at least one processor is programmed to detect clause identifiers in an unprocessed acquisition order using the trained machine learning models, determine whether to accept contract clauses corresponding to the clause identifiers based on rules, and output a list of accepted contract clauses.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

ACTIVE PRE-LOAD RESISTOR

      
Application Number 18506795
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-10
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Yerly, Paul Thomas
  • Kendzia, Iii, Thomas Anthony
  • Belcastro, Christopher Alan
  • Bose, Veerakumar

Abstract

Systems and methods for a transfer switch including a first switch device at a first leg between a first power source and an electrical load, and a second switch device at a second leg between a second power source and the electrical load and a first resistor circuit including a third switch device connected to the first leg. The third switch device switches between open and closed states in response to the state of the first switch device to limit back feed voltage generated as a result of leakage current when the first power source is inactive. The system may also include a second resistor circuit including a fourth switch device connected to the second leg. The fourth switch device switches between open and closed states in response to the state of the second switch device to limit back feed voltage as a result of leakage current when the second power source is inactive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for distribution gear, e.g. bus-bar systemsEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for switching devices
  • H02J 3/12 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load

80.

Location-Based Operating of Devices in an Industrial Plant

      
Application Number 18836067
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-07
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Dirk
  • Gamer, Thomas
  • Bauer, Philipp
  • Mendoza, Francisco

Abstract

A computer-implemented method (100) for operating a plurality of devices (21-25) in an industrial plant (1), comprising the steps of: —obtaining (110) at least the location (21a) of a to-be-controlled device (21) within the industrial plant (1); —obtaining (120) at least the locations (22a-25a) of other devices (22-25) in the vicinity of the to-be-controlled device (21); —determining (130), based at least in part on a ruleset (3) with rules that are dependent at least on the locations (22a-25a) of the other devices (22-25), at least one action (4) that may be performed by the to-be-controlled device (21); and —causing (140) the to-be-controlled device (21) to perform the at least one action (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/693 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles for avoiding collisions between vehicles
  • G05D 1/698 - Control allocation
  • G05D 107/70 - Industrial sites, e.g. warehouses or factories

81.

Resistor Structure and a Voltage Divider Arrangement

      
Application Number 18946811
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hozoi, Adrian
  • Sommer, Felix
  • Migunov, Vadim
  • Podzemny, Jaromir

Abstract

A resistor structure includes at least an electrically insulating substrate in a cylindrical form, at least one electrically conductive terminal directly or indirectly provided on the substrate, at least one resistive path directly or indirectly and at least partially provided on the substrate and directly or indirectly joined to the terminal, the resistive path running helically at least partially along the cylindrical form of the substrate and comprising at least one resistive trace, wherein the geometry in connection with the resistive path is configured such that an intensity of the electrical field is at least in parts reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 7/18 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material comprising a plurality of layers stacked between terminals
  • H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors

82.

Resistor Structure and a Voltage Divider Arrangement

      
Application Number 18946822
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hozoi, Adrian
  • Sommer, Felix
  • Migunov, Vadim
  • Pavlas, Marek

Abstract

A resistor structure includes at least an electrically insulating substrate, at least one electrically conductive terminal directly or indirectly provided on the substrate, at least one resistive path comprising at least one resistive trace directly or indirectly provided on the substrate and directly or indirectly joined to the terminal, wherein a thickness of the resistive trace is the thickness of the resistive trace in the thickness direction facing away from the substrate, characterized in that at least one insulator element is applied directly or indirectly and at least partially on the substrate, wherein a thickness of the insulator element is the thickness of the insulator element in the thickness direction facing away from the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 1/028 - HousingEnclosingEmbeddingFilling the housing or enclosure the resistive element being embedded in insulation with outer enclosing sheath
  • H01C 3/18 - Non-adjustable metal resistors made of wire or ribbon, e.g. coiled, woven, or formed as grids the resistive element being formed in two or more coils or loops continuously wound as a spiral, helical, or toroidal winding wound on a flat or ribbon base
  • H01C 13/02 - Structural combinations of resistors

83.

METHOD AND CONTROLLER FOR OPERATING A PROPULSION SYSTEM OF A RAILWAY OR HEAVY HAUL VEHICLE, AND PROPULSION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18947598
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Huggenberger, Thomas
  • Wicki, Stefan
  • Alsancak, Burak

Abstract

A propulsion system comprises a first DC link electrically coupling the propulsion system to a catenary, a second DC link electrically coupled to a traction battery system of a railway or heavy haul vehicle, a first half-bridge electrically coupled to the first DC link, a second half-bridge electrically coupled to the second DC link, and an inductance electrically coupling the two half-bridges. A method of operation comprises: receiving a first voltage signal which is representative of a first voltage provided by the catenary; receiving a second voltage signal which is representative of a second voltage provided by the battery system; comparing the first voltage with the second voltage; using the first half-bridge as a step-down converter to reduce the first voltage to the second voltage; or using the second half-bridge as a step-up converter to increase the first voltage to the second voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 50/53 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells in combination with an external power supply, e.g. from overhead contact lines

84.

Method of Scheduling Resources in an Industrial Process, Computer-Implemented Scheduling System, and Computer Program Product

      
Application Number 19026994
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bhat, Shrikant
  • Nallasivam, Ulaganathan

Abstract

A method for scheduling resources in an industrial process includes generating a model of the industrial process, and simulating the industrial process in the model. Simulating the industrial process in the model includes operations a) through e): a) determining an initial state as the current state of the industrial process model; b) selecting an allowable action from a group of possible actions for a resource; c) determining an updated state based on the selected action, and setting the current state as the updated state; d) repeating operations b) through c) until a final state is reached; and e) evaluating the updated states and/or the final state according to a predefined evaluation function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

85.

HOLDING UNIT FOR SAFETY CONTROL DEVICE FOR ROBOT AND ASSOCIATED HANDHELD ROBOTIC CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number CN2023130423
Publication Number 2025/097328
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Yin, Xiuxiu
  • Kong, Peng
  • Deng, Shaoyu
  • Haulin, Jonas

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a holding unit (1) for a safety control device (5) for a robot, comprising: a holding part (2) configured to hold the safety control device (5); and a support part (3) coupled with the holding part (2) and having a magnetic region (31); wherein the magnetic region (31) is disposed at one side of the holding part (2) and configured such that a user device (6) can be magnetically attached to the magnetic region (31) and positioned alongside the safety control device (5) when the safety control device (5) is held by the holding part (2).

IPC Classes  ?

86.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOVABLE MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED MACHINE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME

      
Application Number CN2023130846
Publication Number 2025/097400
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-09
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhu, Junjie
  • Qiu, Lei
  • Ding, Zhijun
  • Lin, Yingyan
  • Dong, Zhenghao

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method for controlling a movable machine (1) comprising a main body (10) and a rotatable support platform (20) mounted on the main body (10) to receive a payload (30), the method comprising: detecting an angular information of the main body (10) (210); and inversely rotating the support platform (20) with respect to the main body (10) based on the detected angular information (220).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

87.

CONTROLLING STABILITY OF MOBILE MANIPULATORS BY SELECTING OF ONE OR MORE STABILIZATION ADJUSTMENT METHODS

      
Application Number EP2023081087
Publication Number 2025/098598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hildebrandt, Arne-Christoph
  • Larsson, Jonas
  • Bick, Christoph

Abstract

A method for controlling a mobile manipulator (1) comprising a manipulator base (3) and at least one manipulator arm (5), the method comprising the steps of: determining a current configuration of the mobile manipulator (1) including a manipulator arm configuration and a manipulator base configuration, determining a desired movement trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1), determining a current zero-movement points, ZMP, trajectory, comprising the location of one or more current ZMP of the mobile manipulator (1), based on the current configuration of the mobile manipulator (1) and the desired movement trajectory, determining a desired ZMP trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1), wherein each ZMP is located within a support polygon of the manipulator base (3), adjusting the mobile manipulator (1) such that the current ZMP trajectory corresponds to the desired ZMP trajectory, wherein the step of adjusting the mobile manipulator (1) comprises the following steps: selecting a stabilization method out of a group of stabilization methods and adjust the mobile manipulator (1) based on the selected stabilization method, determining if the real ZMP trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1) corresponds to the desired ZMP trajectory, and when the real ZMP trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1) corresponds to the desired ZMP trajectory, the method further comprises the step of: executing a movement trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

88.

CONTROLLING STABILITY OF MOBILE MANIPULATORS BY MOBILE BASE MOTIONS

      
Application Number EP2023081088
Publication Number 2025/098599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hildebrandt, Arne-Christoph
  • Larsson, Jonas
  • Bick, Christoph

Abstract

desdes (t)"realreal tee" is a deviation of the real ZMP trajectory from the desired ZMP trajectory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages

89.

CONTROLLING STABILITY OF MOBILE MANIPULATORS BY DYNAMIC ARM MOTIONS

      
Application Number EP2023081089
Publication Number 2025/098600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hildebrandt, Arne-Christoph
  • Larsson, Jonas
  • Bick, Christoph

Abstract

ZMPdesdes ZMPrealreal tee" is a deviation of the real ZMP trajectory from the desired ZMP trajectory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

90.

CONTROLLING STABILITY OF MOBILE MANIPULATORS BY EXTERNAL STABILIZING DEVICES

      
Application Number EP2023081091
Publication Number 2025/098601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hildebrandt, Arne-Christoph
  • Larsson, Jonas
  • Bick, Christoph

Abstract

A method for controlling a mobile manipulator (1) comprising a manipulator base (3) and at least one manipulator arm (5), the method comprising the steps of: determining a current configuration of the mobile manipulator (1) including a manipulator arm configuration and a manipulator base configuration, determining a desired movement trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1), determining a current zero-movement points, ZMP, trajectory, comprising the location of one or more current ZMP of the mobile manipulator (1), based on the current configuration of the mobile manipulator (1) and the desired movement trajectory, determining a desired ZMP trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1), wherein each ZMP is located within a support polygon of the manipulator base (3), adjusting the mobile manipulator (1) such that the current ZMP trajectory corresponds to the desired ZMP trajectory, wherein the mobile manipulator (1) further comprises at least one external stabilizing device and wherein the step of adjusting the mobile manipulator (1) comprises the step of supporting of the mobile manipulator (1) by the external stabilizing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages

91.

CONTROLLING STABILITY OF MOBILE MANIPULATORS BY ADJUSTING THE CENTER OF MASS

      
Application Number EP2023081093
Publication Number 2025/098602
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hildebrandt, Arne-Christoph
  • Larsson, Jonas
  • Bick, Christoph

Abstract

A method for controlling a mobile manipulator (1) comprising a manipulator base (3) and at least one manipulator arm (5), the method comprising the steps of: determining a current configuration of the mobile manipulator (1) including a manipulator arm configuration and a manipulator base configuration, determining a desired movement trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1), determining, a current zero-movement points, ZMP, trajectory, comprising the location of one or more current ZMP of the mobile manipulator, based on the current configuration of the mobile manipulator (1) and the desired movement trajectory, determining a desired ZMP trajectory of the mobile manipulator (1), wherein each ZMP is located within a support polygon of the manipulator base (3), adjusting the mobile manipulator (1) such that the current ZMP trajectory corresponds to the desired ZMP trajectory, wherein the step of adjusting the mobile manipulator (1) comprises the step of adjusting a center of mass of the mobile manipulator (1) including an adjustment of the manipulator arm configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

92.

STATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES WITH INTELLIGENT BYPASS AND REMOVABLE POWER STAGES

      
Application Number 18503476
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-07
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kendzia, Iii, Thomas Anthony
  • Bose, Veerakumar
  • Belcastro, Christopher Alan

Abstract

A method operable by a controller of a static transfer switch (STS) is provided. The STS includes first and second inputs selectively coupled with first and second power sources via first and second circuit breakers, respectively, an output coupled with a load, first and second bypass breakers selectively coupling the first and second inputs, respectively, with the output, at least one removable power stage module including first and second power stages configured to conduct electrical power when active, first and second contactors selectively coupling the first and second inputs with the first and second power stages, respectively, and a load switch selectively coupling the first and second power stages with the output. The method includes modifying an operating state of the first and second contactors and the first and second power stages to implement a bypass operation and an un-bypass operation of the STS in response to a trigger condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
  • H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere

93.

METHOD OF DETERMINING POSITION OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOT, AND ROBOT SYSTEM COMPRISING INDUSTRIAL ROBOT

      
Application Number EP2023080216
Publication Number 2025/093098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-30
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Larsson, Jonas
  • Falco, Pietro

Abstract

A method of determining a position of an industrial robot (12a; 12b), the method comprising providing an external element (16a-16d) and a robot element (14a-14c) configured to mate with the external element along an unequivocal mating axis (22); controlling the industrial robot to perform a positioning movement (68) by moving the robot element in a positioning direction (Z1) towards the external element while controlling a mechanical impedance of the industrial robot to be higher in the positioning direction than in a transverse direction; determining, based on robot positions (54) of the industrial robot during the positioning movement, that the robot element is mated with the external element; and determining, based on at least one robot position of the industrial robot when the robot element is mated with the external element, a relative position between the industrial robot and the external element.

IPC Classes  ?

94.

COMPACT SWITCHBOARD SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2024053537
Publication Number 2025/096522
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-30
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB SCHWEIZ AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rakuff, Stefan
  • Eakins, Will
  • Zhong, Sheng
  • Scott, Christopher
  • White, Christian
  • Zant, Nikolaus
  • Perigo, Elio

Abstract

An electrical switchboard (100) is provided. The electrical switchboard (100) includes a plurality of conductive sheets (108), a plurality of branch devices (106), each branch device of the plurality of branch devices (106) electrically coupled to each conductive sheet of the plurality of conductive sheets (108), and a supply device (104) electrically coupled to each conductive sheet of the plurality of conductive sheets (108). The supply device (+04) is configured to supply electric power to the plurality of branch devices (106) via the plurality of conductive sheets (108).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H02G 5/00 - Installations of bus-bars

95.

DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING COUPLERS FOR THE TRANSITION OF DIFFERENT CONDUIT SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18386708
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-03
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (China)
Inventor
  • Brown, Neil Allen
  • Lopez, Omar

Abstract

Devices for coupling to a first and second conduit and methods of manufacturing the same. The device may include a first member defining a channel having a first opening and second opening, and one or more threads located on an inner surface of the channel at the second opening, the first member configured to receive the first conduit at the first opening and the second conduit at the second opening, and the one or more threads engages one or more threads of the second conduit. The device may include a second member circumferentially disposed around a periphery of the first member and axially extending therefrom, the second member including an inner diameter configured based on an outer diameter of the second conduit to enable the second member to form a seal around the second conduit when the second conduit fully engages the first member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 47/12 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end with additional locking means
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
  • B29K 627/06 - PVC, i.e. polyvinylchloride
  • B29L 31/24 - Pipe joints or couplings
  • F16L 47/02 - Welded jointsAdhesive joints
  • F16L 47/16 - Screw-threaded joints

96.

COMPACT SWITCHBOARD SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number 18500643
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tremelling, Darren
  • Rakuff, Stefan
  • Eakins, Will
  • Zhong, Sheng
  • Scott, Christopher
  • White, Christian
  • Zant, Nikolaus
  • Perigo, Elio

Abstract

An electrical switchboard is provided. The electrical switchboard includes a plurality of conductive sheets, a plurality of branch devices, each branch device of the plurality of branch devices electrically coupled to each conductive sheet of the plurality of conductive sheets, and a supply device electrically coupled to each conductive sheet of the plurality of conductive sheets. The supply device is configured to supply electric power to the plurality of branch devices via the plurality of conductive sheets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/04 - Mounting thereon of switches or of other devices in general, the switch or device having, or being without, casing
  • H02B 3/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture, assembly, or maintenance of boards or switchgear

97.

ELECTRIC MOTOR

      
Application Number 18503887
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-07
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chavez, Carlos
  • Jokinen, Juha
  • Holopainen, Timo
  • Vigil, Derrick

Abstract

A field of electric motors, such as electric motors and electric generators for industrial applications, and more particularly to an electric motor. The electric motor of the present invention includes a rotor including a shaft and a rotor core supported on the shaft, a stator surrounding the rotor, a motor frame surrounding the stator and including a first end plate at a drive end of the electric motor, and a bearing shield attached to the first end plate, wherein a non-drive end of the electric motor is supported by a non-drive end supporting foundation, and a drive end of the electric motor is configured to be mounted together with a load with help of an adjustment flange, and wherein the electric motor further includes at least three threaded adjustment pieces fixed to the bearing shield or to the adjustment flange, and at least three threaded adjustment screws, each of the adjustment screws configured for being driven through a respective threaded adjustment piece and for moving the adjustment flange radially.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/26 - Means for adjusting casings relative to their supports
  • H02K 7/04 - Balancing means

98.

DI/DT Sensor for Fast Detection of Short Circuit Faults with a Solid-State Circuit Breaker

      
Application Number 18504573
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-08
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chavan, Govind S.
  • Xu, Chunmeng
  • Dong, Zhou
  • Cairoli, Pietro

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electrical circuit and a method for detecting short circuit faults with a solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) in a direct current (DC) electrical system. The electrical circuit includes a first sensor configured to detect a fault current of an electrical system, and the first sensor is configured for installation on a main current path of an SSCB pole; a second sensor configured to detect a derivative of the fault current of the electrical system with respect to time, and the second sensor is configured for installation on the main current path of the SSCB pole; and an analog circuit, and an output of the first sensor and an output of the second sensor are connected to the analog circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred
  • G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

99.

Control Method for Controlling Current Ripple of DC-DC Converter and An Electric System

      
Application Number 18926614
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-25
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Koivula, Ville
  • Jaukkari, Klaus
  • Peltonen, Lauri
  • Salmia, Teemu
  • Vilkki, Markus
  • Rapinoja, Hanna

Abstract

An electric system includes a DC-link, an energy storage, and a DC-DC converter coupled between the DC-link and the energy storage. The DC-link has an adjustable DC-link voltage UDC and the energy storage has a DC energy storage voltage UES. A current ripple control is provided to dynamically adjust the DC-link voltage UDC so that a voltage ratio UES/UDC is controlled to an optimal value or value range that causes a desired current ripple level at the energy storage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from DC input or output
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

100.

Network Configuration in Industrial Automation Systems

      
Application Number 18934778
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-01
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner ABB Schweiz AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Keul, Thomas
  • Jeske, Ralf
  • Pook, Stefan

Abstract

A method for network configuration in an industrial automation system includes obtaining, by a process control system comprising a plurality of network devices each associated with a network switch, network configuration data; and using the network configuration data to configure the network devices. The network configuration data identifies at least a redundancy protocol to be used by each of the network devices. Obtaining the network configuration data comprises activating one or more network connections of the network switches as a minimum number of network connections for obtaining the network configuration data, and receiving the network configuration data via the one or more activated network connections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 41/0806 - Configuration setting for initial configuration or provisioning, e.g. plug-and-play
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
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