PLASMA CONTACT SYSTEM Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: electrical engineering. SUBSTANCE: system has the form of modules with shaped inserts to define the surface of plasma current pick off. The modules are secured to one of the sides of contact bus lengthwise thereof so that part of each insert is located outside the contact bus. Side faces of projecting parts of inserts overlap each other. Electrical power is applied to current pick off point by a longitudinal element electrically connected to modules of the contact bus and shaped inserts. EFFECT: simplified construction. 2 cl, 1 dwg