Patent · US Active

Method and apparatus for grounding and mounting a high amperage single pole connector

US7967615B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
10References
12Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 2009
Grant dateJun 28, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 19, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A combination grounding/mounting connector and method for mounting an electrical receptacle adapted to receive an electrical current carrying cable connector to a panel. The combination grounding/mounting connector device includes a first portion passing through an aperture formed in the receptacle and the panel for engaging a device for securing the electrical receptacle to the panel, the first portion accommodating connection to an electrical ground; and, a second portion providing an electrical ground connector when the first portion is connected to an electrical ground.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.