Distribution block and din rail release mechanism
AssigneeHubbell Incorporated
InventorsTroy Reynolds, Armand Montminy, Evan Martin, Richard Robicheau
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Abstract
An electrical distribution block transfer electrical power from a primary conductor to one or more tap conductors. The distribution block includes a base, a conductor block, first and second sidewalls, and a lid. The conductor block and the first and second sidewalls are connected to the base and the lid is connected to the first and second sidewalls. The conductor block includes one or more apertures for receiving more primary conductors and one or more apertures for receiving tap conductors.
Claims25
An electrical distribution block comprising:
- a base having a first base mating feature and a second base mating feature;
- a conductor block connected to the base;
- a first sidewall having a first sidewall mating feature engaging the second base mating feature;
- a second sidewall having a second sidewall mating feature engaging the first base mating feature;
- and
- a lid connected to the first and second sidewalls.
An electrical distribution block comprising:
- a base having a support connecting feature for releasably connecting the base to a support;
- a conductor block connected to the base;
- a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected to the base;
- and
- a lid connected to the first and second sidewalls.
A method of assembling an electrical distribution block comprising:
- providing a base having a base mating feature;
- connecting a sidewall having a sidewall mating feature to the base mating feature;
- providing a first lid having a first lid connecting feature;
- providing a second lid having a second lid connecting feature;
- and
- selectively connecting one of the first lid or the second lid to the sidewall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.