Prewired electrical apparatus having quick connect components
US6617511B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power distribution system, suitable for use in a building is provided, having a junction box, a hub, a junction device, and a cover plate. Wiring from the building is connected to the hub using various alternatives such as stab-in connections, set screws, or loop screws, and color coding facilitates proper wiring. Also, the junction device is a modular piece that can be attached to the junction box via interference there between. Furthermore, a cover plate can be attached to the junction device via interference there between, or the cover plate can be integrally attached to the junction device. The hub can accommodate circuitry that functions with the junction device while simultaneously accommodating circuitry wholly independent of the junction device. As such, the power distribution system enables wiring to be completed more quickly and accurately, in a wider variety of applications, thereby advantageously reducing associated costs.
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