Terminal block with retention features for a removable I/O module
US10483663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R9/2425
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input/output device includes a terminal base to be mounted to a structure. A terminal block is connected to the terminal base and includes wiring terminals to be connected to I/O field wiring. A latch body is connected to the terminal block. The latch body is manually movable between an unlatched position and a latched position. An input/output module is connected to the terminal base adjacent the terminal block and includes a locking tab. The latch body, when in the latched position, engages the locking tab and captures the input/output module to the terminal block. The terminal block includes first and second module retaining rails or projections that engage respective slots of the input/output module to restrain the module relative to the terminal base. The terminal base includes first and second notches that receive inner ends of the first and second module retaining projections to rigidify the terminal base.
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