Remote grounding device for subterranean power systems
US4660909A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/08
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device is described which is used to ground power distribution subterranean cables. A grounding module may be positioned over a connector to the power cables. A remote trigger then fires a probe through an insulating cap on the connector to make a ground circuit from the cable through the connector and probe to a grounding clamp.
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