Grounding strap for panel mounted electrical switch
US5527991A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H9/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A generally rectangular plastic switch housing has locating tabs that position a U-shaped hardened steel grounding strap on the housing so that the strap and housing can be conveniently mounted from the front of a panel in a panel opening that includes relieved and upset portions designed to make electrical contact with serrated segments of the U-shaped strap's legs. The base of the U-shaped strap has an opening with upset edges designed to make electrical contact with the center terminal in the bottom wall of the switch housing.
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