Connection systems and methods for utility meters

Details Connection systems and methods for utility meters Connection systems and methods for utility meters

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Gushi, Ross (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Power measuring meter coupling part

C439S146000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07040920

ABSTRACT:
A connection system for allowing access to a primary power signal flowing through a utility meter. The connection system comprises a collar assembly, an adapter assembly, and adapter electronics. The collar assembly comprises a collar housing adapted to engage the wall box and the meter assembly, a plurality of main terminals, a plurality of secondary terminals. The adapter assembly comprises an adapter housing and a plurality of adapter contacts. The adapter housing is sized and dimensioned to be arranged in an engaged position relative to the collar housing. The adapter contacts engage the secondary contacts when the adapter housing is in the engaged position. The adapter electronics are contained within the adapter housing and are electrically connected to the adapter contacts.

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