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Electrical bushing with helper spring to apply force to contact spring

US7837519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 2009
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R4/4881
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical bushing includes a socket that is configured to receive a contact pin and provide an electrical connection between the contact pin and a connection terminal. The socket includes a contact spring that is configured to make contact with the contact pin when the contact pin is inserted into the socket. A helper spring of the electrical bushing abuts an outer surface of the contact spring to apply a force to the contact spring.

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