Bus bar assembly with plated electrical contact surface
US12237658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/34
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bus bar assembly includes a bus bar formed of a first electrically conductive material having a planar contact portion. The bus bar defines a first bore extending through the contact portion. The bus bar assembly further includes a contact insert formed of a second electrically conductive material that has a greater hardness than the first electrically conductive material. The contact insert defines a first surface that is mechanically and electrically connected to the contact portion of the bus bar. The contact insert defines a second surface this is plated with a third electrically conductive material which is different than the second electrically conductive material. The contact insert defines a smooth second bore coaxial with the first bore and extending from the first surface to the second surface.
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