Meter extender mount for generator interface

Details Meter extender mount for generator interface Meter extender mount for generator interface

1999-04-27

2000-06-13

Witkowski, Stanley J.

Electrical connectors

Power measuring meter coupling part

439146, 439167, 220664, 361668, H01R 1344, H01R 33945

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060742461

ABSTRACT:
A meter extender mount unit which is positioned between the ordinarily supplied electrical meter and the utility, meter mounting socket. The extender mount provides a male, push-in connection to the existing utility socket mount and the meter is received into female connectors on the opposite side thereof with a capture ring positively locking the meter to the extender mount. The frontal closure panel of the utility socket is designed to captured the extender without requiring a capture ring. A quick connect is provided directly on the extender mount for delivery of power to the meter socket from a remote. A control unit is provided between the generator and utility socket which insure activation of the generator following loss of power from the utility, insures generator shut off upon restoration of utility company power to prevent feedback of power to the utility line and allows or periodic testing of the generator to insure its operability.

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