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Revolving grounding lug

US8899998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 2012
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R4/66
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A grounding lug for an electrical conduit fitting includes a support ring sized to slide over a threaded portion of a conduit fitting body and a conductor securing portion having a channel to receive an externally-mounted conducting wire. The grounding lug also includes an extension arm configured to secure the support ring to the conductor securing portion, and a sealing ring, secured along an inside diameter of the support ring. The sealing ring is configured to form a seal between the support ring and the conduit fitting body. The grounding lug is configured to be freely rotated around the threaded portion of the conduit fitting body to position the conductor securing portion in a desired orientation after partial installation of the electrical conduit fitting.

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