An electrode for Earth grounding includes a plate for installation below a depth of covering material (e.g., soil or a foundation element), and a rod extending upwardly from a rod lower end attached to the plate, to a rod upper end for connection to a wire and disposed at a height above the plate that exceeds the depth of covering material. Accordingly, the connection to the wire is visible and accessible when the plate is installed below the depth of covering material. An installation is also provided including a concrete foundation element on a subgrade, a lower surface of the plate in contact with the grade, an upper surface of the plate and the rod lower end cast into the concrete foundation element, and the rod upper end disposed above the foundation element and exposed for connection to a wire.
A protective hood for outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles has an angled top surface, two side panels, and an angled bottom surface having an aperture. In one variant of the protective hood, the aperture in is configured to receive power cords for connection to an electrical outlet over which the protective hood has been mounted, such as an existing electrical outlet installed on a building wall or a power pedestal. In another variant of the protective hood, the aperture in the angled bottom surface is configured to allow an electrical outlet to be installed directly therein, but with the protective hood still being mountable over an electrical outlet on a building wall or power pedestal instead of having an electrical outlet installed in the aperture.
H01R 24/00 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
H01R 24/78 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Electronic devices, namely energy divider sensing and controls comprising sensing current transformers, power contactors, timers, electric breakers, and parts and fittings therefor for local and remote control of over and under current load conditions.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Electronic devices, namely energy divider sensing and controls comprising sensing current transformers, power contactors, timers, electric breakers, and parts and fittings therefor for local and remote control of over and under current load conditions.
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Recessed protective apparatus for outdoor electrical outlets
A mounting device for outdoor electrical outlets includes an upper plate and a lower plate arranged and interconnected in a generally V-shaped configuration, and is adapted for recessed installation into a power pedestal or other structure. The upper and lower plates may be contiguous along their inner edges. Alternatively, an intermediate plate may be disposed therebetween, giving the mounting device a trapezoidal configuration. Either or both of the upper and lower plates may be sloped, and side plates may extend between the side edges of the upper and lower plates. The upper plate has an aperture for an electrical outlet, which when installed in the aperture will face generally downward and thus be protected from rain and snow. The outer edges of the upper and lower plates, and of the side plates when present, may have mounting flanges to facilitate installation of the mounting device in a power pedestal.
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
H01R 24/76 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
H02B 1/50 - Pedestal- or pad-mounted casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
A protective hood for outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles has a top surface, two side panels, and an angled bottom surface having an aperture. In one variant of the protective hood, the aperture in is configured to receive power cords for connection to an electrical outlet over which the protective hood has been mounted, such as an existing electrical outlet installed on a building wall or a power pedestal. In another variant of the protective hood, the aperture in the angled bottom surface is configured to allow an electrical outlet to be installed directly therein, but with the protective hood still being mountable over an electrical outlet on a building wall or power pedestal instead of having an electrical outlet installed in the aperture.
H01R 24/00 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
H01R 24/78 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
A power pedestal for electrical outlets is mountable to a mounting surface by means of a pedestal base incorporating stress-relief means that will allow the pedestal to break away either partially or completely from the base in response to an external force acting on the pedestal so as to induce stresses in the pedestal base exceeding a predetermined magnitude. The pedestal base may have one or more vertical elements to which the pedestal can be connected. Ground attachment points may be provided in one or more of the vertical elements, for protection against loss of pedestal grounding in the event of impact damage to the pedestal. The power pedestal may include protective apparatus comprising an angled hood having an angled top surface and an angled bottom surface having an aperture for mounting an electrical outlet.
H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
H01R 24/78 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01R 13/713 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Power and service pedestals, namely, electrical outlets, electrical service outlets, electrical power outlets, electrical outlets for lighting fixtures
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Power supply receptacles being electrical receptacles and power supply covers for holding electric outlets; all the foregoing being weatherproof and for exterior and interior use
The invention is directed to an electrical pedestal comprising an elastomeric base and housing which are configured as one piece to together define a unitary hollow enclosure for accommodating one or more electrical components.
The present disclosure relates to a protective apparatus for outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles and power pedestals subjected to a wide range of weather conditions including variations in temperature, humidity, and precipitation, and various improvements thereto. In an embodiment, the protective apparatus is an angled hood which has at least one angled top surface, at least two side panels, and an angled bottom surface having an aperture suitably sized and shaped to receive a power cord from an electrical device. In an embodiment, the protective apparatus may be installed over electrical outlets or receptacles provided on a power pedestal. The power pedestal may be installed in outdoor areas subject to a wide range of weather conditions including moisture in the form of rain or snow, for example.
The invention is directed to an electrical pedestal comprising an elastomeric base and housing which are configured as one piece to together define a unitary hollow enclosure for accommodating one or more electrical components.
A rooftop power pedestal includes a base for mounting to roof decking or to fit a roofing component, a 3-sided tunnel body which mounts to the base, an electrical outlet mounted to or within an upper section of the tunnel body; and a cap mounted to a top of the tunnel body. A lower portion of the tunnel body will be covered with roofing insulation and/or waterproof membrane. The electrical outlet may be installed on a downward sloping surface and recessed into the tunnel body.
A mounting device for outdoor electrical outlets includes an upper plate and a lower plate arranged and interconnected in a generally V-shaped configuration, and is adapted for recessed installation into a power pedestal or other structure. The upper and lower plates may be contiguous along their inner edges. Alternatively, an intermediate plate may be disposed therebetween, giving the mounting device a trapezoidal configuration. Either or both of the upper and lower plates may be sloped, and side plates may extend between the side edges of the upper and lower plates. The upper plate has an aperture for an electrical outlet, which when installed in the aperture will face generally downward and thus be protected from rain and snow. The outer edges of the upper and lower plates, and of the side plates when present, may have mounting flanges to facilitate installation of the mounting device in a power pedestal.
The present disclosure relates to a protective apparatus for outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles and power pedestals subjected to a wide range of weather conditions including variations in temperature, humidity, and precipitation, and various improvements thereto. In an embodiment, the protective apparatus is an angled hood which has at least one angled top surface, at least two side panels, and an angled bottom surface having an aperture suitably sized and shaped to receive a power cord from an electrical device. In an embodiment, the protective apparatus may be installed over electrical outlets or receptacles provided on a power pedestal. The power pedestal may be installed in outdoor areas subject to a wide range of weather conditions including moisture in the form of rain or snow, for example.
An electrode for Earth grounding includes a plate for installation below a depth of covering material (e.g., soil or a foundation element), and a rod extending upwardly from a rod lower end attached to the plate, to a rod upper end for connection to a wire and disposed at a height above the plate that exceeds the depth of covering material. Accordingly, the connection to the wire is visible and accessible when the plate is installed below the depth of covering material. An installation is also provided including a concrete foundation element on a subgrade, a lower surface of the plate in contact with the grade, an upper surface of the plate and the rod lower end cast into the concrete foundation element, and the rod upper end disposed above the foundation element and exposed for connection to a wire.
E02D 31/00 - Protective arrangements for foundations or foundation structuresGround foundation measures for protecting the soil or the subsoil water, e.g. preventing or counteracting oil pollution
