Electrical connector having grounding mechanism
US9124050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B13/075
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An elbow-type power cable electrical connector includes a connector body having a bushing receiving end projecting substantially perpendicularly from the connector body and a connection end projecting substantially perpendicularly from the connector body and oriented substantially opposite to the bushing receiving end, wherein the bushing receiving end is configured to receive a switchgear bushing therein. A grounding device is configured for insertion into the connection end of the connector, wherein the grounding device is configured to conductively connect to the switchgear bushing. The grounding devices include an exposed conductive portion configured to engage a grounded hot line clamp, during grounding of the electrical connector assembly. An insulated cap is provided to cover the exposed conductive portion of the grounding device during normal operation of the electrical connector.
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