Electrical connector
AssigneeIntermatic Incorporated
InventorRussel J. Nelson
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Abstract
A device is disclosed for connecting electrical devices. The device may include a transformer, a connector post with a nut, and a conductor. The conductor may be positioned from the transformer to an opening of the connector post. The conductor may be a metal plate. The nut may clamp the device lead to the conductor to electrically connect them. The nut may be retained on the post, even when unsecured from the post.
Claims22
A device for connecting electrical devices, the device comprising:
- a transformer;
- a connector post, the connector post defining an opening;
- a conductor positioned from the transformer to the opening of the connector post;
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- a nut associated with the connector post, wherein the nut can freely rotate about the post, and wherein the nut is retained when unsecured from the post by a retaining piece on the post, nut or both.
A device for connecting electrical devices, the device comprising:
- a housing;
- a transformer positioned in the housing;
- a connector post having a channel defined through the connector post;
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- a conductor plate electrically connecting the transformer to the internal channel of the connector post.
An electrical connector device for an electrical power supply, the device comprising:
- a housing,
- a connector post having a defined channel positioned through the connector post;
- a nut associated with the connector post, wherein the nut freely rotates about the post;
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- a conductor plate electrically connecting the electrical power supply to the channel of the connector post.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.