Electrical power line clamping insulator
US10134509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G7/05
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A clamping insulator for securing electrical wires to support structures includes an insulating second clamp member, and an insulating first clamp member that is hingebly connected to the insulating second clamp member and an eyebolt, wherein the hinge is positioned at an angle relative to the electrical wire, the first clamp member is simply flipped over upon the second clamp member to secure the wire in place, the eyebolt both secures the first and second clamp members in the closed position and allows easy access for a lineman with a hot stick, and, in the closed position, the eyebolt is positioned at a compound angle relative to the ground and supporting structure it sits upon to provide easy access for a hot stick.
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