Shock-proof electrical wiring system
US7722389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/717
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A shock-proof electrical wiring system includes a connector device having a connector housing. A plurality of connector contacts are disposed substantially inaccessible to a user within the connector housing. The plurality of connector electrical contacts are connected to a termination arrangement. The termination arrangement is configured to be connected to the portion of the plurality of AC electric power transmitting wires. An electrical wiring device includes a housing assembly that has at least one set of user-accessible receptacle openings disposed in a front major surface thereof in operative alignment with at least one shutter assembly configured to move from a closed position to an open position only in response to engaging a set of plug blades.
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