Electrical distribution terminal guard
First Claim
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1. An electrical distribution apparatus comprising:
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a mounting bracket attached to said body and adapted to install said body within an electrical box;
a plurality of terminals disposed within said body and adapted to terminate a power cable; and
a terminal guard mounted on said body and movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position, at least a portion of said terminals being accessible in said open position and covered in said closed position.
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Abstract
An electrical distribution apparatus comprises a body and a mounting bracket attached to the body. The mounting bracket is adapted to install the body within an electrical box. A plurality of terminals are disposed within the body and adapted to terminate a power cable. A terminal guard is mounted on the body and movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position, where at least a portion of the terminals are accessible in the open position and covered in the closed position.
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1. An electrical distribution apparatus comprising:
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a body;
a mounting bracket attached to said body and adapted to install said body within an electrical box;
a plurality of terminals disposed within said body and adapted to terminate a power cable; and
a terminal guard mounted on said body and movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position, at least a portion of said terminals being accessible in said open position and covered in said closed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An electrical distribution method comprising the steps of:
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providing an electrical distribution apparatus having wiring terminals;
opening a terminal guard on said apparatus so as to access terminal screws;
securing a power cable to said terminals with said screws;
closing said terminal guard so as to block said terminals; and
installing said apparatus within an electrical box. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. An electrical distribution apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of outlets configured to accept a plurality of electrical plugs;
a plurality of terminal blocks electrically connected to said outlets;
a plurality of terminal screws configured to attach wires to said terminal blocks so as to transfer electrical power to said outlets; and
a plurality of terminal guards having closed positions blocking said terminal screws and open positions allowing access to said terminal screws. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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