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Terminal block having an extender body fitted to a contact body

US8715017B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2012
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R9/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A terminal block for mounting on a DIN rail includes a plurality of stacked modules with each module having a contact body and an extender body mounted on the contact body. A circuit board or electronic component is mounted on the contact body and the extender body. Different size extender bodies may be mounted on a common contact body to accommodate mounting different size circuit boards or components on the block.

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