公开(公告)号：US07189109B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US10956838

申请日：2004-10-01

Applicant: Darrell Robinson

Inventor： Darrell Robinson

IPC: H01R33/945

CPC classification number: G01R22/065 ,  G01R22/066

Abstract: A watthour meter has, in one aspect, a flexible seal with a locking head carried on the meter base and a strap extending from the head and disposable in a loop around and through apertures in juxtaposed mounting flanges of the meter base and the meter dome to lockably join the dome and base. A tamper detector is carried on a blade moveably extending through the base. Movement of the blade during separation of the meter from the meter socket jaw contacts triggers the tamper detector. A connecting pin extends through aligned openings in the base and the dome to non-separably join the base and the dome. The pin engages a tamper signaling switch to provide an indication of a change of in pin state during a tamper event.

Abstract translation: 在一方面，电度表具有柔性密封，其具有承载在仪表基座上的锁定头和从头部延伸并且以循环的方式围绕并通过仪表底座和仪表圆顶的并置的安装凸缘的孔的带 可锁定地连接穹顶和底座。 篡改检测器承载在可移动地延伸穿过基座的刀片上。 在将仪表与仪表插座卡爪接触点分离时刀片的移动触发篡改检测器。 连接销延伸穿过底座和圆顶中的对齐开口，以不可分离地连接底座和圆顶。 引脚接合篡改信号开关以在篡改事件期间提供引脚状态变化的指示。

公开(公告)号：US07153157B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US11039545

申请日：2005-01-19

Applicant: Darrell Robinson ,  Karl R. Loehr

Inventor： Darrell Robinson ,  Karl R. Loehr

IPC: H01R31/08

CPC classification number: H01R13/112 ,  H01R31/08

Abstract: An electrically insulated body carries one of more jaw members which are mountable over threaded terminals in a meter socket to provide a bypass connection between line and load socket terminals to enable a watthour meter to be removed and reinstalled relative to the socket. In another aspect, the jaw members are coupled to an electrically conductive member. A handle extends from the conductive member.

公开(公告)号：US06975504B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10113768

申请日：2002-04-01

Applicant: Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs

Inventor： Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs

IPC: G01R11/04 ,  G01R11/24 ,  G01R22/00 ,  H02B1/00

CPC classification number: G01R11/04 ,  G01R11/24 ,  G01R22/00

Abstract: A safety replacement window for an overall watthour meter enclosure includes a window covering a window aperture of a cover of the enclosure. Mounting clips integrally carried on the cover snap into and fix the window in the cover aperture. In another aspect, the cover is formed of a one-piece molded member having at least a transparent portion overlaying a watthour meter mounted on a plate to which the cover is mounted.

Abstract translation: 用于整体电度表外壳的安全更换窗口包括覆盖外壳盖的窗口的窗口。 整体承载在盖上的安装夹卡入窗口并将其固定在盖孔中。 在另一方面，盖由一体成型件形成，该成型件至少具有覆盖安装在安装盖的板上的瓦特计的透明部分。

公开(公告)号：US20050122094A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10956838

申请日：2004-10-01

Applicant: Darrell Robinson

Inventor： Darrell Robinson

IPC: G01R11/04 ,  G01R11/24 ,  G01R1/04

CPC classification number: G01R22/065 ,  G01R22/066

Abstract: A watthour meter has, in one aspect, a flexible seal with a locking head carried on the meter base and a strap extending from the head and disposable in a loop around and through apertures in juxtaposed mounting flanges of the meter base and the meter dome to lockably join the dome and base. A tamper detector is carried on a blade moveably extending through the base. Movement of the blade during separation of the meter from the meter socket jaw contacts triggers the tamper detector. A connecting pin extends through aligned openings in the base and the dome to non-separably join the base and the dome. The pin engages a tamper signaling switch to provide an indication of a change of in pin state during a tamper event.

Abstract translation: 在一方面，电度表具有柔性密封，其具有承载在仪表基座上的锁定头和从头部延伸并且以循环的方式围绕并通过仪表底座和仪表圆顶的并置的安装凸缘的孔的带 可锁定地连接穹顶和底座。 篡改检测器承载在可移动地延伸穿过基座的刀片上。 在将仪表与仪表插座卡爪接触点分离时刀片的移动触发篡改检测器。 连接销延伸穿过底座和圆顶中的对齐开口，以不可分离地连接底座和圆顶。 引脚接合篡改信号开关以在篡改事件期间提供引脚状态变化的指示。

公开(公告)号：US06663422B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US10047722

申请日：2002-01-14

Applicant: Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs

Inventor： Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs

IPC: H01R33945

CPC classification number: H01R33/945 ,  H01R13/112

Abstract: A coupler for use in a watthour meter socket adapter mechanically connects a jaw contact and a blade terminal. External conductors are separately attachable to the jaw contact and the blade terminal in one aspect. In another aspect, the coupler is an electrical fuse fixed between the jaw contact and the blade terminal. In another aspect, the coupler isolates the jaw contact from the blade terminal.

Abstract translation: 用于电度表插座适配器的耦合器将钳口触点和刀片端子机械连接。 在一个方面，外部导体分别附接到钳口触点和刀片端子。 另一方面，耦合器是固定在钳口接触件和刀片端子之间的电熔丝。 另一方面，耦合器将钳口接触件与刀片端子隔离。

公开(公告)号：US06549388B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09738148

申请日：2000-12-15

Applicant: Darrell Robinson

Inventor： Darrell Robinson

IPC: H02H322

CPC classification number: H01R13/6666 ,  H01R33/945 ,  H02B1/03

Abstract: An electrical service apparatus housing carries a plurality of line and load blade terminals and jaw contacts. Surge suppression elements are carried on a circuit board mountable within the housing and are connected to certain blade terminals and jaw contacts for conducting electrical surges to ground. Insulating barriers surround the jaw contacts and, also, fixedly position the circuit board in the housing. A switch element is energized when one of the surge suppression elements changes state and provides an externally transmittable signal indicative of the change in state of one of the surge suppression elements. An insulating safety shield surrounds the jaw contacts. A light transmissive guide carried on the shield has a first end disposed adjacent to a light source on the circuit board and an opposed second end visible exteriorly through the housing to provide an exteriorly visible indication of the state of the light source.

公开(公告)号：US06478589B2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-12

申请号：US09773064

申请日：2001-01-31

Applicant: Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs

Inventor： Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs

IPC: H01R1344

CPC classification number: H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/6397 ,  H01R13/703

Abstract: A safety shield for an electrical service apparatus is in the form of an enclosure surrounding in the apparatus jaw contacts. Latch members formed on the shield releasibly engage apertures in the apparatus housing to mount the shield in the housing. The latch members are configured to fill the apertures in the housing to prevent disengagement of the shield from the housing during removal of a watthour meter from the housing. In one aspect, the shield is provided with wire wrap members for winding up lengths of excess cables and conductors extending from a watthour meter. The wire wrap members include a pair of arms arranged about the periphery of the shield or spaced flanges on opposite sides of the shield. The wire wrap members also include a flange having an end extending over an aperture in the shield which acts as a strain relief for a conductor extending through the shield. In another aspect, a light transmissive guide carried on the shield transmits light generated by a light generating source within the housing to a visible location externally of the housing.

公开(公告)号：US06325666B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09291885

申请日：1999-04-14

Applicant: Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs ,  Karl R. Loehr

Inventor： Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs ,  Karl R. Loehr

IPC: H01R33945

CPC classification number: H01R33/97

Abstract: A safety shield for a watthour meter socket adapter in the form of an enclosure surrounding the jaw blades of the socket adapter. Latch means are formed on the housing and the enclosure for releasibly mounting the enclosure in the housing in a snap-in connection. A plurality of legs project from the enclosure and are releasibly engagable through apertures in the housing. Alternately, spring fingers extend inward from surge ground conductors to engage recesses in the safety shield to fixedly mount the safety shield in the socket adapter. A coupler receives a separate jaw contact and a separate blade terminal in a unitary construction while isolating the jaw contact from the blade terminal.

Abstract translation: 用于围绕插座适配器的颚板的外壳形式的电度表插座适配器的安全屏蔽。 闩锁装置形成在壳体和外壳上，用于以卡扣连接将壳体可释放地安装在壳体中。 多个腿从外壳突出并且通过壳体中的孔可释放地接合。 或者，弹簧指从电涌接地导体向内延伸以接合安全屏蔽中的凹槽，以将安全屏蔽固定地安装在插座适配器中。 耦合器在将钳口接触件与刀片端子隔离的同时，以单一构造接收单独的夹爪接触件和单独的刀片端子。

公开(公告)号：US06200158B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-13

申请号：US09261305

申请日：1999-03-02

Applicant: Darrell Robinson

Inventor： Darrell Robinson

IPC: H01R33945

CPC classification number: H01R33/945 ,  H01R13/6397

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an enclosure to a watthour meter socket adapter includes a mounting strap lockingly encircleable about a side wall of the socket adapter and the enclosure connected to the strap for positioning exteriorly adjacent the side wall of the socket adapter. The interior of the enclosure is disposed in communication with the interior of the socket adapter through aligned apertures in the enclosure, socket adapter and strap for the passage of an electrical conductor therethrough. A releasable lock is carried on the strap for releasably locking the ends of the strap about the side wall of the socket adapter. In one embodiment, the enclosure includes a receiver having a first portion attached to the strap and a second wall portion. The enclosure is mounted in the receiver. Fasteners extend through the enclosure into the second wall portion for securing the enclosure on the wall portion. A removable cover is optionally provided on the enclosure to enable separate access to the enclosure. Alternately, the strap includes first and second strap portions, with one end of each strap portion connectable to the enclosure. Engagable lock members are mounted on the opposed ends of the strap portions.

Abstract translation: 用于将外壳安装到电度表插座适配器的装置包括可围绕插座适配器的侧壁锁定的环形安装带和连接到带子的外壳，用于定位在外部邻近插座适配器的侧壁。 外壳的内部通过外壳，插座适配器和带中的对准的孔布置成与插座适配器的内部连通，以使电导体穿过其中。 带子上带有一个可释放的锁，用于将带的端部可释放地锁定在插座适配器的侧壁周围。 在一个实施例中，所述外壳包括接收器，所述接收器具有连接到所述带子的第一部分和第二壁部分。 外壳安装在接收器中。 紧固件通过外壳延伸到第二壁部分中，用于将外壳固定在壁部分上。 可选择地在外壳上提供可拆卸盖，以便能够单独进入外壳。 或者，带包括第一和第二带部分，每个带部分的一端可连接到外壳。 可起动锁定构件安装在带部分的相对端上。

公开(公告)号：US6059605A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-09

申请号：US182167

申请日：1998-10-29

Applicant: Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs ,  Karl R. Loehr

Inventor： Darrell Robinson ,  Allen V. Pruehs ,  Karl R. Loehr

IPC: G01R11/04 ,  H01R4/36 ,  H01R9/24 ,  H01R33/945

CPC classification number: H01R9/2491 ,  G01R11/04 ,  H01R4/36

Abstract: A watthour meter socket adapter has front and rear housings which encompassingly surround jaw contacts, electrical conductors and terminals. Apertures in the front housing allow insertion of a meter blade terminal into the jaw contacts. The jaw contacts include a spring clip having a recess sized for slidably receiving one side of a conductor to dispose the conductor for direct contact with a meter blade terminal. At least two conductors overlay each other and are separated by an insulating pad. The terminals include a collar having a recess for partially receiving one side of a circular conductor or in the case of a rectangular bus bar conductor, a bore is offset to one side edge of the terminal collar for receiving a lower portion of the bus bar. The upper portion of the end of the conductor is folded over to form a flange overlaying a bottom portion of a first bore in the terminal collar and engages an external conductor. A surge ground frame includes a unitary terminal portion overlaying a terminal portion of the housing. A communication connector is mounted in the sidewall of the housing for external communications to the adapter. A lockable cover is provided for the communications connector.

Abstract translation: 电度表插座适配器具有包围颚接触件，电导体和端子的前后外壳。 前壳体中的孔径允许将仪表刀片端子插入到钳口触点中。 夹爪触点包括弹簧夹，其具有凹部的尺寸，所述凹部的尺寸适于可滑动地容纳导体的一侧，以设置用于与仪表刀片端子直接接触的导体。 至少两个导体彼此重叠并由绝缘垫隔开。 端子包括具有用于部分地容纳圆形导体的一侧的凹部的套环，或者在矩形汇流条导体的情况下，孔被偏移到用于接纳母线的下部的端子套环的一个侧边缘。 导体端部的上部被折叠以形成覆盖在端子套环中的第一孔的底部的凸缘并与外部导体接合。 浪涌接地框架包括覆盖壳体的端子部分的整体端子部分。 通信连接器安装在壳体的侧壁中，用于与适配器的外部通信。 为通信连接器提供可锁定盖。