Socket assembly for an electric meter box

Details Socket assembly for an electric meter box Socket assembly for an electric meter box

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Vu, Hien (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Power measuring meter coupling part

C439S508000, C439S638000

Reexamination Certificate

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07040921

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a socket assembly for a meter box. The socket assembly comprises a plurality of power line connectors for connection to electric power lines of an electric power line system and a meter bypass system. Each power line connector comprises a jaw, a jaw support and first and second sockets. The jaw support comprises a base, a jaw mount having spaced apart flanges and a contact arm. The base, jaw mount and contact arm are formed as a one-piece metal structure to provide a joint-free path for flow of electrical current. The first socket is formed between the jaw and jaw mount for receiving an electrical connector of the electric meter. The second socket is formed between the jaw and contact arm for receiving a slide connector of a bypass system. The slide connector is slidable between a meter operating position and a meter bypass position.

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