Power distribution connector with interface load receptacle

A 600-ampere power distribution connector configured to electrically connect an electrical cable to at least three electrical interfaces, the power distribution connector comprising:

• a housing, comprising:
• a first section, comprising:
• a first electrical interface comprising a first tapered bore and disposed at a first end of the first section, the first electrical interface configured to receive a first 600-ampere male interface configured to Standard 386 of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the first male interface being electrically conductive;
• and
• a second electrical interface comprising a second tapered bore and disposed at a second end opposite the first end, the second electrical interface configured to receive an interface plug, wherein the interface plug mechanically and electrically secures the first male bushing or first connecting plug in the first tapered bore;
• and
• a second section that forms a T-shaped intersection with the first section between the first electrical interface and the second electrical interface, the second section comprising:
• a distal end opposite the T-shaped intersection, the distal end being configured to receive the electrical cable;
• and
• a third electrical interface comprising a third tapered bore and oriented parallel to the first section and disposed adjacent to the second electrical interface, the third electrical interface configured to receive a second 600-ampere male interface configured to IEEE Standard 386 and to electrically and mechanically secure a second male bushing and extending a distance from an axis of the second section that is less than or equal to a distance from the axis of the second section that the second electrical interface extends,
• wherein each electrical interface comprises identical dimensions, and wherein the housing further comprises:
• an inner layer comprising a first conductive material;
• an outer layer comprising a second conductive material;
• and
• a middle layer comprising an insulating material that is disposed between and electrically isolates the inner layer and the outer layer.

A K600 access interface load receptacle disposed in a 600-ampere deadbreak elbow connector, the connector comprising:

• a housing, comprising:
• a first section, comprising:
• a first electrical interface comprising a first tapered bore and disposed at a first end of the first section, the first electrical interface configured to receive a first 600-ampere male interface configured to Standard 386 of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the first male interface being electrically conductive;
• and
• a second electrical interface comprising a second tapered bore and disposed at a second end opposite the first end, the second electrical interface configured to receive an interface plug, wherein the interface plug mechanically and electrically secures the first male bushing or first connecting plug in the first tapered bore;
• and
• a second section that forms a T-shaped intersection with the first section between the first electrical interface and the second electrical interface, the second section comprising:
• a distal end opposite the T-shaped intersection, the distal end being configured to receive the electrical cable;
• and
• the K600 access interface load receptacle comprising a third tapered bore and oriented parallel to the first section and disposed adjacent to the second electrical interface, the K600 access interface load receptacle configured to receive a second 600-ampere male interface configured to IEEE Standard 386 and to electrically and mechanically secure a second male bushing and extending a distance from an axis of the second section that is less than or equal to a distance from the axis of the second section that the second electrical interface extends,
• wherein the first electrical interface, the second electrical interface, and the K600 access interface load receptacle, each comprise identical dimensions, and
• wherein the housing further comprises:
• an inner layer comprising a first conductive material;
• an outer layer comprising a second conductive material;
• and
• a middle layer comprising an insulating material that is disposed between and electrically isolates the inner layer and the outer layer.