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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2001
Kevin B. Peck, Sonora, CA (US);
MRL Industries, Sonora, CA (US);
Abstract
An improved collar, interlocking arrangement, an electric furnace are provided. The improved arrangement includes an electrically insulating collar having a mounting flange and a passageway, an electrically conductive lead disposed at least partially within the passageway, and means for securing the lead relative to the passageway such that the lead is maintained in its proper position. An improved electric furnace includes an interior portion, thermal insulation disposed within the interior portion, at least one heating element disposed, an electrical lead having a first terminal portion disposed within the interior portion and a second terminal portion disposed outside the interior portion, an electrical connector electrically connected to the at least one heating element and disposed on the first terminal portion, an exterior wall, an electrically insulating collar, the lead being at least partially received within the collar, and the lead being secured relative to the collar such that the lead is maintained in its proper position.