Meter socket connection methods and systems for local generators or monitoring connections
US8368386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R22/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for interconnecting local generation or power monitoring systems to a residential or commercial electric power system so that the connection is made via a direct connection to the power meter socket on the consumer side of the meter. The breaker for the system may be collocated with the interconnection. The system allows for a quick interconnection of the local generation or power monitoring system by inserting an attachment, or shim, underneath the existing standardized meter for simplified power connection, measurement and communications. The attachment may include integrated measurement coils or sensors connected to built-in power management electronics, a control computer, and/or a powerline communications module.
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