Coupler for attaching a conduit to a wall
US9917379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/502
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a conduit coupler including a hub and a lock nut that thread on the hub. In one example, the lock nut includes a ground connection location including a linear wire retention slot. The ground wire can be retained in the linear wire retention slot by a grounding bracket secured at the ground connection location by a grounding screw. The grounding bracket can be captive relative to the grounding screw. The grounding bracket can include integrated spring washer functionality. The ground connection location can be provided on a tower of the lock nut.
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