Bypass connector for a socket assembly
US7142412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/957
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A socket assembly for mounting an electric meter comprising a plurality of power line connector subassemblies for connecting electric power lines to the socket assembly. Each subassembly comprises a generally U-shaped lug of electrically conductive material defining a saddle for supporting one of the electric power lines, a connector and a screw. The connector comprises a body of electrically conductive material having opposite sides slidably engageable with respective legs of the lug. A horn of electrically conductive material projects from the body for connection to a bypass conductor forming at least part of an electrical path for bypassing the electric meter. The screw is threadable through a screw opening in the connector to a position in which the screw is adapted to contact said power line in the saddle of the lug.
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