US Patent:
20030143881, Jul 31, 2003
Inventors:
Stephen Ferranti - Rowlett TX, US
Stephen Frazier - Garland TX, US
Mark Haisler - Rowlett TX, US
Michael Steeves - Garland TX, US
International Classification:
H01R004/60
Abstract:
An apparatus for effecting electrical connection between a power source and equipment includes: (a) a first conductor having a first aperture; (b) a second conductor having a second aperture; (c) an insulator having a connecting bore coaxial with the first and second apertures to establish a bridging passage extending a bridging distance to traverse the first conductor, the insulator and the second conductor when assembled with the first conductor and the second conductor substantially parallel separated by the insulator; and (d) a bridge having an axial length at least equal with the bridging distance and a transaxial dimension less than the passage diameter and having a first engagement structure in the first aperture and a second engagement structure in the second aperture when the bridge is engaged; the bridge is removable from engagement to interrupt electrical connection between the power source and the equipment.