Connection systems and methods for utility meters
US7182632B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R22/065
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connection system for allowing access to a primary power signal flowing through a utility meter. The connection system comprises a collar assembly, an adapter assembly, and adapter electronics. The collar assembly comprises a collar housing, main terminals, and secondary terminals. In one embodiment, a guide system guides the adapter assembly through an adapter opening in a collar housing and into an engaged position. In another embodiment, each secondary terminal comprises a distal portion, the secondary terminals are arranged in pairs such that distal portions thereof oppose each other, and the secondary terminals are deformable such that the distal portions may move away from each other.
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