Switching electrical receptacle

Details Switching electrical receptacle Switching electrical receptacle

1991-09-16

1992-09-15

Recla, Henry J.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Combined with or actuated by connector coupling

Coupling-actuated switch

200260, 200261, 2002531, 439640, 439646, H01R 3396

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051479885

ABSTRACT:
A switching electrical receptacle includes a fixed set of female contacts mounted to be connected to electric power lines. A housing supports a plurality of sliding contacts of substantially cylindrical symmetry disposed parallel to an axis. The housing can be slid axially into and out of electrical contact with the female contacts to make or break a circuit. The sliding contacts are in permanent sliding contact with another set of female contacts that are connected to load terminals that are adapted to receive an electric plug. Each sliding contact is split along its axis and is spring-loaded from within to exert radial forces that assure good electrical connections between the sliding contact and each set of female contacts. Seals are readily installed in the housing to make the receptacle explosion-proof and also appropriate for outdoor use.

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