Disconnectible electrical connection system
US5171169A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/65
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A readily disconnectible electrical connection system comprising a connector body having structure for connection to an electrical power source, and a tongue projecting from the body, the tongue having a top surface and a threaded opening intersecting the top surface; and an adapter body having top and bottom surfaces, and multiple side surfaces; the adapter body having an internal recess intersecting one of the side surfaces, and also the bottom surface of the adapter, the recess sized to receive the tongue, and the tongue received in the recess; this adapter having a through-opening extending from the adapter top surface to the recess and being in registration with the threaded opening in the tongue to receive a fastener for threaded connection to the threaded opening; and the adapter having cable structure, and opening structure to receive electrical cable retention structure.
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