Rail adapter with grounding means
US8727797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R9/2691
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A DIN rail adapter is provided. The DIN rail adapter is comprised of an adapter sub-assembly, a jack/module carrier, and a cam turn tab. The adapter sub-assembly has a grounding bar configured to make contact to the DIN rail when it is mounted. The jack/module earner attaches to the adapter sub-assembly and can be configured to contain a jack, module, or another similar device. The cam turn tab is configured to reversibly connect the grounding bar to the jack or module contained within the jack/module carrier. In one embodiment, the cam turn tab connects the grounding bar to the jack or module by pushing a portion of the grounding bar such that it makes contact with the jack or module within the jack/module carrier.
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