Integrated electrical receptacle system for outdoor application
US6881094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/18
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a receptacle assembly for receiving and attaching to a support an electrical device connectable to an electrical conductor. The receptacle assembly has an enclosure, a first mount, and a second mount. The enclosure has a sidewall with an outer surface having a shape generally corresponding to a shape of an outer surface of a body formed by the intersection of a first cylinder eccentric to a second cylinder. The enclosure has a first opening for receiving the electrical device and a second opening for receiving the electrical conductor. The first mount is connected to the enclosure for attaching the receptacle assembly to the support. The second mount is connected to the enclosure for securing the electrical conductor to the enclosure.
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