Electrical pipe fitting with integral grounding fixture

Details Electrical pipe fitting with integral grounding fixture Electrical pipe fitting with integral grounding fixture

1993-07-21

1994-04-26

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

Grounding to pipe, rod or conduit

439208, 285127, H01R 13648

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053061705

ABSTRACT:
An electrical pipe fitting with an integral fixture for securing a grounding wire. The pipe fitting includes a hollow metal tubular member for receiving electrical wire, the hollow tubular member being specifically designed to be coupled as an intermediate section of a grounded electrical pipe. A raised portion is formed integrally with and extends from the hollow tubular member. The raised portion has an aperture into which a grounding wire is received and secured by a screw to establish a ground path between the grounding wire and the electrical pipe. Additionally, a clamp is disposed adjacent the aperture for securing an insulated portion of the ground wire against hollow tubular member. The electrical pipe fitting can either be a straight section or, alternatively, can include an angled corner, so that the ends of the fitting are perpendicular to each other. A removable cover is preferably provided in the embodiment of the invention with the angled corner to facilitate access to the electrical wire. Locking means is provided to prevent unintentional dislodging of the removable cover.

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