Meter collar for plug-in connection of distributed power generation
US9318861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R33/90
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric power meter collar with external electrical connection points enables expedited connection of distributed energy resources to the customer premises or the electric power grid. The meter collar is installed between an electric meter and the meter socket box that the meter would otherwise plug into at the site of a customer who receives two-phase service from an electrical utility company, and has electrical connection points that are electrically upstream and downstream of the meter. It enables “plug and play” connection of on-site power generation resources since the collar includes both a receptacle for a “plug” from on site power generation and overcurrent protection.
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