Ground fault receptacle

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1976-10-22

1978-04-11

Tolin, Gerald P.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Ground fault protection

361376, 200 51R, 335 18, H01H 7504

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040842037

ABSTRACT:
An electric receptacle for ordinary household or trade size junction boxes having a complete ground fault circuit interrupter incorporated in the receptacle, including electronic components to detect a ground fault on the load side of such receptacle, and a coil and trip mechanism which is actuated when a ground fault is detected. On occurrence of a ground fault, the coil and trip mechanism opens the protected circuit. Means to test the interrupting mechanism, means to indicate the interrupter contacts are open, means to reset after testing or occurrence of a ground fault, and means to provide an audible signal if improperly wired, are included.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3813579 (1974-05-01), Doyle
patent: 3931601 (1976-01-01), Anderson
patent: 3936699 (1976-02-01), Adams

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