Tubular bus arrangement for power transport in electrical devices
US5657200A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B1/03
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a meter socket arrangement wherein a tubular bus is coupled between each planar bus bar connected to the power source and meter input terminals for transporting electrical power from the planar bus bars to their respective meter input terminals. This invention also provides a novel boot for connection between the tubular bus and the planar bus bar to provide improved electrical connection between the bus bar and the tubular bus. The present invention may be utilized in any meter socket arrangement, including meter socket arrangements used in combination service entrance devices.
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