Single phase underground fused tap
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a first insulated interface covering a first conductive probe tip comprising a first metal conductor casing having a threaded first probe end, the first insulated interface having a first molded rubber sleeve end;
a second insulated interface covering a second conductive probe tip comprising a second metal conductor casing having a threaded second probe end, the second insulated interface having a second molded rubber sleeve end;
a fuse having a first conductive end and a second conductive end;
the first conductive end and the second conductive end comprising threaded terminals;
the first conductive end of the fuse connecting to the first conductive probe tip;
the second conductive end of the fuse connecting to the second conductive probe tip;
the second molded rubber sleeve end inserted into the first molded rubber sleeve end;
the threaded first probe end configured to electrically connect to the first conductive end by screwing into the threaded terminal of the first conductive end; and
the threaded second probe end configured to electrically connect to the second conductive end by screwing into the threaded terminal of the second conductive end.
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Abstract
A fused tap for an elbow connector that properly insulates and houses an interruption device or fuse to provide protection on underground distribution power lines. The interruption device is replaceable without the need of replacing the entire assembly. The fused tap provides flexibility in installation for existing and new underground distribution lines and/or feeders.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a first insulated interface covering a first conductive probe tip comprising a first metal conductor casing having a threaded first probe end, the first insulated interface having a first molded rubber sleeve end; a second insulated interface covering a second conductive probe tip comprising a second metal conductor casing having a threaded second probe end, the second insulated interface having a second molded rubber sleeve end; a fuse having a first conductive end and a second conductive end; the first conductive end and the second conductive end comprising threaded terminals; the first conductive end of the fuse connecting to the first conductive probe tip; the second conductive end of the fuse connecting to the second conductive probe tip; the second molded rubber sleeve end inserted into the first molded rubber sleeve end; the threaded first probe end configured to electrically connect to the first conductive end by screwing into the threaded terminal of the first conductive end; and the threaded second probe end configured to electrically connect to the second conductive end by screwing into the threaded terminal of the second conductive end. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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2. A method comprising:
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providing a first insulated interface covering a first conductive probe tip comprising a first metal conductor casing having a threaded first probe end, the first insulated interface having a first molded rubber sleeve end; providing a second insulated interface covering a second conductive probe tip comprising a second metal conductor casing having a threaded second probe end, the second insulated interface having a second molded rubber sleeve end; providing a fuse having a first conductive end and a second conductive end; the first conductive end and the second conductive end comprising threaded terminals; electrically connecting the first conductive end of the fuse to the first conductive probe tip by screwing the first threaded probe end into the threaded terminal of the first conductive end; electrically connecting the second conductive end of the fuse connecting to the second conductive probe tip by screwing the second threaded probe end into the threaded terminal of the second conductive end; and inserting the second molded rubber sleeve end into the first molded rubber sleeve end. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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