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Junction box

US9331462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 1, 2014
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/0238
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A junction box includes a box body that has a component mounting portion, an upper cover that covers an upper part of the box body, and a side cover that is attached to a side face of the box body. The box body has a side wall portion which surrounds a component mounting portion and an electric distribution portion which is electrically connected to the component mounting portion. The upper cover has a top panel and a down wall portion which are downwardly provided from the peripheral end of the top panel. The side cover has a terminal and a case portion which covers the terminal. A recess or a hole which is located outside the down wall portion of the upper cover is formed on an upper face of the case portion.

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