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Electrical power distribution apparatus

US7544071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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35Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 2004
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R25/142
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, an improved electrical power distribution apparatus is disclosed which includes a conduit containing at least one elongate conductor (4126, 4128). The conduit has an opening (4154) through which a connector is able to be inserted to connect electrically with the conductor (4126, 4128). The improvement relates to the use of a plurality of conductive members (5100) disposed between the opening (4154) and the conductor (4126, 4128), and a plurality of resilient support members (5200) such that each conductive member (5100) is separately supported by a respective support member (5200) and displaceable by a connector to provide access to the conductor. An improved power supply connector for use with the power distribution apparatus is also disclosed.

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