Modular surge suppression system and method
US6118643A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6666
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A surge suppression module is provided for connection to a wall receptacle and interconnection with other modules. Each module includes a top portion rotatably connected to a bottom portion. A male electrical plug extends from a top surface, and a female plug from a bottom surface. The top and bottom surfaces of the top and bottom portions, respectively, form opposing top and bottom surfaces of the module when the module is in an in-line orientation with an in-line axis through the module passing through the female and male plugs. The top and bottom portions are rotatable about an axis of rotation angled at 45.degree. to the in-line axis, and rotate from the in-line orientation to a wall mounting orientation, wherein the male plug extends from a side of the module and is perpendicular to in-line axis. Surge suppression and filtering circuitry is carried within the bottom portion along with connectors for connection of electrical equipment used with the surge suppression module. An interlocking connector for interlocking one module to another includes a tab extending from the top surface and a cam carried within the bottom portion for engaging a notch within the tab and interlocking…
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