Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Set screw connector with anti-backout lock
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Application No.: US17542843Application Date: 2021-12-06
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Publication No.: US11569590B2Publication Date: 2023-01-31
- Inventor: Rodd Ruland
- Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
- Applicant Address: US CT Shelton
- Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
- Current Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
- Current Assignee Address: US CT Shelton
- Agency: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
- Main IPC: H01R4/28
- IPC: H01R4/28 ; H01R4/30 ; H01R4/36

Abstract:
An electrical connector is configured to couple an electrical conductor to a support surface. The electrical connector includes a terminal block having a connecting aperture, a threaded aperture, and a channel. At least a portion of the threaded aperture is positioned between the channel and the connecting aperture. The connecting aperture is configured to receive the electrical conductor. The electrical connector includes a fastener having threads receivable within the threaded aperture. The fastener is configured to secure the electrical conductor against movement relative to the terminal block. The electrical connector includes a lock receivable within the channel to inhibit unintentional movement of the fastener relative to the terminal block.
Public/Granted literature
- US20220094080A1 SET SCREW CONNECTOR WITH ANTI-BACKOUT LOCK Public/Granted day:2022-03-24
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