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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2005
Marty L. Trivette, Hartford, CT (US);
Oliver Claus, Ratingen, DE;
Edgar Dullni, Ratingen, DE;
Hoan D. Le, Wendell, NC (US);
Marty L. Trivette, Hartford, CT (US);
Oliver Claus, Ratingen, DE;
Edgar Dullni, Ratingen, DE;
Hoan D. Le, Wendell, NC (US);
ABB Technology AG, Zurich, CH;
Abstract
A power switching device for use in a power distribution network has a conductive element that is shaped in a non-cylindrical form. The non-cylindrical shape of the conductive element allows the non-conductive material such as epoxy that is used to form the body of the device to securely fasten the conductive element in place to thereby keep the conductive element from rotating when excessive rotational force is applied to the conductor. The conductive element can be shaped with a protrusion or in a C-shape. The protrusion and C-shape help prevent rotation of the conductive element when a threaded bolt is applied to secure a power cable to one end of the conductive element.