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Connectors for electrically active grid

  • US 7,997,910 B2
  • Filed: 04/15/2009
  • Issued: 08/16/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connector for installation in a longitudinally extending lower box of an electrified grid element, the lower box having a pair of low voltage conductors disposed therein, wherein the connector includes a housing and a pair of contact elements movably mounted thereon, the contact elements having end portions for engaging the low voltage conductors, the improvement comprising:

  • a rotator having a pair of wings extending therefrom, the winged rotator being coupled to the housing and being rotatable between first and second positions, the winged rotator being rotatable without having to rotate any other portion of the housing;

    a cam member mounted on the winged rotator, the cam member interposing the pair of contact elements, wherein the cam member provides the means for coupling the winged rotator to the contact elements; and

    wherein upon rotation of the winged rotator the cam member is rotated and the cam member urges the contact elements against the conductors in the box thereby providing and electrical and mechanical connection between the connector and the lower box of an electrified grid element.

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