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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2021
Filed:
May. 06, 2019
Norman R. Byrne, Ada, MI (US);
Joseph D. Ward, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Aaron G. Lautenbach, Rockford, MI (US);
Norman R. Byrne, Ada, MI (US);
Joseph D. Ward, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Aaron G. Lautenbach, Rockford, MI (US);
Other;
Abstract
An electrical receptacle assembly includes an electrically insulative board, such as a silicon-based printed circuit board (PCB), with electrical contacts mounted to the board to form a high voltage AC receptacle configured to receive a male plug associated with an electrical consumer. The electrical contacts may be mechanically connected directly to the board and receive electrical power from respective wires fitted with terminal connectors, or may be supported in receptacle assemblies that receive electrical power from conductors embedded in the board. Optionally, the electrical contacts are mounted directly to a separate receptacle board that extends outwardly from a main board. A low voltage receptacle and associated circuitry may be incorporated into the receptacle assembly, which may further include an outer housing to facilitate mounting in a work area or the like.