Electrical insulator apparatus and methods of retaining an electrical conductor with an electrical insulator apparatus
US9343204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01B17/22
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical insulator apparatus and methods of using the same are provided. The apparatus includes an insulator body formed about a central axis, the insulator body having a plurality of spaced fins positioned along an exterior of the insulator body. A first jaw portion is positioned on an upper portion of the insulator body. A second jaw portion is positioned proximate to the first jaw portion and is movable with respect to the first jaw portion. At least one fastener is connected between the first and second jaw portions. A jaw platform is positioned at least partially between the first and second jaw portions, wherein the first and second jaw portions and the jaw platform form a notch sized to receive an electrical conductor, wherein the jaw platform substantially lies within a first plane angled substantially between 6° and 184° with respect to the central axis of the insulator body.
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