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Electric switch housing with dust tight chamber captivating wire termination screws

US4812605A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 19, 1988
Grant dateMar 14, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R4/301
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch housing extends to enclose wiring terminals, incorporating holes for insertion of wire conductors and for accessing a clamping screw assembly with a tool to clamp the conductor against the terminal. Individual cavities for each terminal are substantially sealed against ingress of dust, electrically isolating the terminals, and preventing removal of the screw from the respective cavity.

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