Electrical connection apparatus
US9819113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/025
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A clamp for establishing an electrical connection with a conductor is provided. The clamp comprises a first body and a second body. The second body is pivotally coupled to the first body. The first and second bodies define a receiving region therebetween for receiving a conductor. The first and second bodies are biased towards each other at the receiving region to clamp a conductor. The clamp also comprises a shutter, movably coupled to one of the first body and the second body. The shutter is biased into a restricting position in which entry into the receiving region is restricted.
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