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Cable termination apparatus and method

US7494348B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2007
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/083
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cable termination to a power distribution module includes a power distribution module housing having a conductive mounting tube extending therefrom. The mounting tube includes a main bore extending therethrough for receiving a main power cable. A main power cable is received within the main bore, wherein the main power cable includes at least one wire extending into the power distribution module housing. The main power cable includes a cylindrical shield element surrounding the at least one wire. A spring element engages the shield element and biases the shield element into engagement with the mounting tube to electrically common the shield element and the housing.

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