Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Busbar design that terminates with sealed connector
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Application No.: US17210998Application Date: 2021-03-24
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Publication No.: US11611172B2Publication Date: 2023-03-21
- Inventor: Dave G. Kotowski , Michael J. Skrzypczak
- Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US IL Chicago
- Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Chicago
- Agency: KDB Firm PLLC
- Main IPC: H01R13/52
- IPC: H01R13/52 ; H01R25/16 ; H01R11/09

Abstract:
A novel busbar, suitable for low-power applications, features a u-shaped extension having a male terminal that fits into and establishes electrical connection with a standard female terminal. The housing of an electrical box including the busbar is modified to receive the female terminal in such a way that Ingress Protection ratings of IP67 and IP69K are maintained within the electrical box. The busbar is not riveted to a thicker busbar terminating with a stud and lug nut, as in legacy configurations, thus being simpler and cheaper to manufacture. The female terminal, once connected to the busbar, is removable by inserting a tool into a dedicated opening within the housing.
Public/Granted literature
- US20220311177A1 BUSBAR DESIGN THAT TERMINATES WITH SEALED CONNECTOR Public/Granted day:2022-09-29
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