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Prewired electrical apparatus having quick connect components

  • US 6,617,511 B2
  • Filed: 07/18/2002
  • Issued: 09/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A power distribution system comprising:

  • a junction box comprising a plurality of walls attached so as to define a cavity and at least one opening formed in at least one wall and extending there through;

    a first set of wires extending into the junction box through the at least one opening;

    a second set of wires extending into the cavity of the junction box through the at least one opening;

    a hub mounted in the cavity of the junction box, wherein the hub permits visual inspection of the first and second sets of wires without disassembly of the hub, the hub further comprising;

    a means of mechanically and conductively attaching the first and second sets of wires to the hub, at least one slot, a plurality of first conductive paths forming a first electric circuit with the at least one slot and individual wires of the first set of wires, and a plurality of second conductive paths forming a second electric circuit with individual wires of the second set of wires, wherein the first and second circuits are electrically isolated from each other; and

    a junction device slidably attaching to the junction box wherein the junction device further comprises at least one post for positioning within the at least one slot of the hub to thereby complete the first electric circuit.

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