US 8,802,979 B2 · Tamper-resistant self-contained receptacle

Abstract

A tamper-resistant self-contained receptacle (TRSCR) provides two sets of contacts for connecting two separate cables in a daisy-chain configuration. A TRSCR is configured for insertion into a single bore hole and is compatible with both metal-clad (MC) and non-metal sheath (NMS) cable. A base providing two sets of contacts, each having hot, neutral and ground contacts, can couple to two doors so that each set is covered. A ground contact can include an extended clip for connection to the metal clad of an MC cable. A door can be configured to receive an MC cable or a NMS cable; or a universal door can be provided. Thus, a TRSCR is configured to provide a separate entry and a separate strain relief for each connected cable. A TRSCR can be coupled to a floor ring when installed in flooring, or an adapter collar when installed in a stone surface.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus, comprising:

A unitary base configured to receive a first electrical cable and a second electrical cable, said first electrical cable comprising at least a first hot wire and a first ground wire within a first cable sheath, said second electrical cable comprising at least a second hot wire and a second ground wire within a second cable sheath;
wherein said base is configured with a first ground contact for a ground connection with said first ground wire of said first electrical cable and a second ground contact for a ground connection with said second ground wire of said second electrical cable;
and
wherein said apparatus is configured to receive an electrical plug.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Tamper-resistant self-contained receptacle

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Abstract

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