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Flexible connector for high-current conductors

US5709553A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1996
Grant dateJan 20, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/5741
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flexible connection arrangement is provided for two conductors that accommodates all possible forms of misalignment between the two conductors. The connection arrangement utilizes spherical joints formed by facing hemispherical protuberances at each end of two movable links.

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