Patent · US Expired

Fast change transformer connector

US6837754B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 27, 2002
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 27, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/957
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fast change electric transformer connector is disclosed, which includes a cable connector having a cable attachment body with a plurality of cable attachment ports, a connector extension connected to the cable attachment body, and a stud slide adaptor connected to a side of the connector extension; and a stud screw adaptor complimentary to a transformer stud, for connecting the transformer stud and the stud slide adaptor of the cable connector. Further disclosed is a transformer adaptor, which includes an inter-connector having a screw threaded end for connecting to a cable connector, and a stud slide adaptor for adapting to a transformer stud; and a stud screw adaptor for connecting the transformer stud and the stud slide adaptor of the inter-connector. Using the transformer connector or adaptor of the present invention, a transformer can be replaced rapidly without disconnecting cables.

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