Electrical connectors – With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision – Grounding to pipe – rod or conduit
Patent
1994-07-11
1996-01-02
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision
Grounding to pipe, rod or conduit
439208, 285127, H01R 13648
Patent
active
054803110
ABSTRACT:
An electrical pipe fitting with integral grounding fixture for securing a grounding wire. The pipe fitting is adapted to be removably secured to an electrical receptacle box. Each electrical pipe fitting includes a hollow metal tubular member for receiving electrical wire. The tubular member is adapted to be coupled as an intermediate section of a grounded electrical pipe. The tubular member has a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be coupled to a section of the electrical pipe. The second end includes threads which mate with threads on a collar to secure the fitting to the receptacle box. A raised portion extends from the tubular member and includes an aperture for receiving and securing a grounding wire, whereby a ground path is established between the grounding wire and the electrical pipe. The raised portion can be formed integrally with the tubular member or provided on a separate sleeve which extends over the tubular member. The electrical pipe fitting can be either a straight section, or alternatively, can include an angled corner. A removable cover is provided to cover the opening formed by the angled corner to allow access to the electrical wire. A frictional lock is provided to prevent unintentional dislodging of the cover.
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Pacomex Co. Ltd.
Paumen Gary F.
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