Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Single fastener electrical connector
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Application No.: US15272733Application Date: 2016-09-22
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Publication No.: US09853370B2Publication Date: 2017-12-26
- Inventor: Evan Martin , Mike Rzasa
- 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: H01R4/26
- IPC: H01R4/26 ; H01R4/42 ; H01R4/40 ; H01R11/11 ; H01R11/26

Abstract:
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.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170012365A1 SINGLE FASTENER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR Public/Granted day:2017-01-12
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