Device and method for measuring current and power in a plug or receptacle
US8564279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R21/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aspect of the present disclosure relates to an electrical receptacle configured to receive a plug having two or more prongs and capable of being connected to an associated load. The electrical receptacle may include a housing and a housing cover mounted on the housing including apertures for receiving at least one of the prongs. In addition, the receptacle may include at least two electrical contacts for engaging the prongs positioned in the housing, a magnetic current sensor defining an opening, wherein the magnetic current sensor opening is operatively coupled to an opening defined by at least one of the apertures. Wherein when one of the prongs is inserted through one of the apertures, the prong extends through the magnetic current sensor and engages at least one of said electrical contacts.
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