Smart energy meter housing

US11448672B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. · US

Inventors

• Nitin Agarwal · Bengaluru, IN
• Murali Krishna Bezawada · Hyderabad, IN
• Murajith Menon · Kanchinakote, IN
• Krishna Mohan · Hyderabad, IN
• Suresh Kumar Palle · Savanuru, IN
• Ganesh Patil · Hyderabad, IN
• Vidyadhar Patwardhan · Bhangrola, IN
• S Piramanayagam · Kanchinakote, IN
• Shalu Singhvi · Hyderabad, IN

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 15, 2020
• Grant date: Sep 20, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 1, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q50/06
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A meter case used with a utility meter is disclosed. The meter shell includes a plurality of snap fit joints assembled on the meter case arranged to engage a module cover to mount the module cover to the meter shell. The module cover further includes wire housing formed along an inner periphery of the module cover that houses a wire having a first end and a second end therein. A metal shield placed behind the meter shell is electrically coupled to a first connector. A terminal electrically connected to the metal shield is arranged to discharge current to ground. An electrical contact electrically coupled to the second end of the wire is arranged to engage the first connector to establish an electrical connection to the metal shield for the discharge to ground of electrostatic currents sensed by wire.