Connection systems and methods for utility meters

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

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Gushi, Ross (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Power measuring meter coupling part

C439S146000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11430799

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, main terminals, and secondary terminals. In one embodiment, a guide system guides the adapter assembly through an adapter opening in a collar housing and into an engaged position. In another embodiment, each secondary terminal comprises a distal portion, the secondary terminals are arranged in pairs such that distal portions thereof oppose each other, and the secondary terminals are deformable such that the distal portions may move away from each other.

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