Fast change transformer connector and adaptor
US6971926B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2024 |
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 section, a connector extension connected to the cable attachment section, and a stud slide adaptor connected to a side of the connector extension for slidably attaching the cable connector to a transformer stud; and a stud screw adaptor complimentary to a transformer stud. The cable attachment section includes a cable receiving body having multiple receiving slots for receiving cables; and multiple removable sliding cable fastening blocks disposed within the receiving slots for fastening the cables. Each sliding cable fastening block can be slid in or out from the receiving slot for conveniently installing a large cable. Also disclosed are a transformer connector and a transformer adaptor, which have an adaptor extension for connecting between the transformer stud and the cable connection portion of the connector/adaptor, for use when shorted cables are cut.
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