Connection device for grounding an electrical apparatus and/or creating an equipotential link between conductive elements
US12046862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a connection device for earthing an electrical apparatus or putting it at a reference potential. It is inserted between a first electrically conductive part belonging to said electrical apparatus and a second part belonging to a support structure on which said electrical apparatus is mounted and which may be at least partly electrically insulating. It is characterized in that it comprises a first automatic connection area for automatically creating electrical contact with said first part, and a second automatic connection area for automatically creating electrical contact with an electrical conductor that is earthed or connected to a reference potential, when said electrical apparatus is mounted on said support structure. The electrical apparatus is thus automatically earthed or connected to a reference potential when it is mounted on said support structure via said connection device and said electrical conductor, specifically without any tools, screws or any other fastening member.
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