Busbar connector assembly
US-2017324201-A1 · Nov 9, 2017 · US
Single fastener electrical connector
US9065191B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9065191-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313775419-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
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A one-piece metallic connector is configured to receive a fastener and has features that grip and electrically bond two conductors as they are clamped together when the fastener is tightened. The connector's generally U-shaped body has first and second legs, a bight portion joining the legs and an opening in each leg through which a single mounting fastener can extend. When installed with the outside of one leg abutting one conductor, another conductor is clamped between the legs. At least one outer projection (tooth) on the outer face of one leg engages the conductor to which the connector is mounted. At least one inner projection (tooth) on the same leg engages the conductor clamped between the legs. A recess on the inner face of the distal portion of the other leg is configured to cradle the clamped conductor.
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What is claimed is: 1. An electrical connector for connecting a first conductor to a second conductor when secured by a fastener, comprising: a one-piece, generally U-shaped metal body having a first leg, a second leg and a bight portion joining said legs, each of said legs having an inner face, an outer face and a distal portion remote from said bight portion, said inner faces opposing one another and said distal portions spaced to receive the first conductor therebetween; a fi…
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- What does patent US9065191B2 cover?
- A one-piece metallic connector is configured to receive a fastener and has features that grip and electrically bond two conductors as they are clamped together when the fastener is tightened. The connector's generally U-shaped body has first and second legs, a bight portion joining the legs and an opening in each leg through which a single mounting fastener can extend. When installed with the o…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Hubbell Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H01R4/42. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 23 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).