Holder with self-aligning feature for holding current sensor around line conductor
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsErnesto M. Rodriguez, JR., William E. Haushalter
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Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsErnesto M. Rodriguez, JR., William E. Haushalter
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A holder for a current sensor having separable portions with inner surfaces forming an opening and opposing outer surfaces having a groove to accommodate a current sensing coil. The holder includes flexible members on the portions and extending toward the opening such that the flexible members can hold a power cable substantially centered within the opening and concentric with the current sensing coil. The portions are joined together with a hinge pivotally mounted between them at one end and a releasable clasp joining them together at another end, providing for ease of installation around the power cable by hand and without requiring tools or additional fasteners.
A holder for a current sensor, comprising:
A holder for a current sensor, comprising:
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