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Modular electrical bus system with built-in ground circuit

US8256456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2011
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8376
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular electrical bus system has a grounding circuit through a plurality of modular units with each unit being both electrically and mechanically connectable together via a bridge member connecting adjacent units and the main communication module. The bridge member and modular units are grounded together with a ground circuit that extends within both components.

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