WO1995024754A1 - Device for changing the run direction of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical distribution system - Google Patents
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- WO1995024754A1 WO1995024754A1 PCT/US1995/002912 US9502912W WO9524754A1 WO 1995024754 A1 WO1995024754 A1 WO 1995024754A1 US 9502912 W US9502912 W US 9502912W WO 9524754 A1 WO9524754 A1 WO 9524754A1
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H02G5/00—Installations of bus-bars
- H02G5/06—Totally-enclosed installations, e.g. in metal casings
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H02G5/00—Installations of bus-bars
- H02G5/06—Totally-enclosed installations, e.g. in metal casings
- H02G5/061—Tubular casings
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- Industrial and commercial electrical distribution feeder systems are generally one of three types: cable and conduit, cable and cable tray, or electrical busway. Straight runs of any one of these three systems are relatively easy to install. However, when a change of run direction is required, the installation time and cost increases significantly. Pulling cable through an elbow is very difficult and time consuming, especially when multiple cables must be pulled in a single conduit. In most cable tray installations the cable tray is supported by drop rods suspended from roof supports or I-beams. When the electrician installs cable, these drop rods are obstacles which prevent him from easily “laying in” the cable. A change in the cable tray run direction generally requires additional supports and therefore additional drop rods which the electrician must maneuver the cable around. Busway installations are generally simpler than conduit and cable or cable tray and cable since the conductors are already inside a protective enclosure, therefore no additional labor is required for wiring after the busway is installed.
- Busway is a manufactured product and therefore generally has a higher cost per foot than equivalent cable and conduit or cable and cable tray.
- the higher cost per device may somewhat offset the lower installation cost.
- Busway is most cost effective in higher amperages where large or multiple cables must be used. Therefore it would be desirable to have a distribution system which is generally comparable in cost to the component prices of conduit and cable and have easily installed component sections like busway.
- the present invention provides a relatively low cost and easily installed means to change the run direction of pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical feeder system of the type disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,266,044 and U.S. Patent Application No. 08/085,341, incorporated herein by reference.
- the invention provides an easily installed Tee fitting which permits the installer to change the run direction of the distribution system by 90° while continuing along the original run direction, or, alternatively, to change from the original run direction two separate run directions which are perpendicular to the original run direction.
- a cable and conduit installation would require a junction box to enclose the spliced cable connection. This would increase the installation time and cost due to the junction box, additional conduit fittings and labor.
- Figure 1 is an isometric view of a Tee fitting for changing the run direction of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical distribution system made in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 2 is an isometric view of the Tee fitting busbar assemblies according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a Tee fitting made in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of Figure 1.
- Figure 5 is an isometric view of an alternate construction of the Tee fitting busbar assemblies according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is an isometric view of a second alternate construction of the Tee fitting bus bar assemblies according to the present invention.
- the Tee 10 has a housing 14 assembled from a first half 18 and a second half 22 each preferably made from an electrically conductive material such as aluminum.
- the housing 14 includes a first leg 26, a second leg 30, and a third leg 34, each approximately the same length and all being integrally joined together at a bulge 38 in the housing 14.
- the housing halves 18 and 22 are constructed such that each half 18 and 22 includes one half of each of the three legs 26, 30 and 34.
- the first and second legs, 26 and 30 respectively, are aligned such that they share a common axis.
- the axis of the third leg 34 is generally perpendicular to the common axis of the first and second legs, 26 and 30 respectively, such that the housing 14 is generally T-shaped and includes a first end 42, a second end 46 and a third end 50.
- a first electrical conductor assembly 54 associated with the first housing half 13 and a second electrical conductor assembly 58 associated with the second housing half 22 are substantially enclosed within the housing 14.
- the housing 14 provides support and protection for the conductor assemblies 54 and 58 and can also serve as the system ground conductor when it is made from electrically conductive material according to the preferred embodiment. Referring now to Figure 2, it can be seen that the first and second electrical conductor assemblies, 54 and 58 respectively, are mirror images of one another.
- the first conductor assembly 54 includes a first electrical conductor 62 having a first end 66 and a second end 70, a second electrical conductor 74 having a first end 78 and a second end 82, a third electrical conductor 86 having a first end 90 and a second end 94, and a fourth electrical conductor 98 having a first end 102 and a second end 106.
- the first and second conductors, 62 and 74 respectively are generally parallel with one another such that their longitudinal axes lie in a common plane.
- the third and fourth conductors, 86 and 98 respectively are also generally parallel with one another such that their longitudinal axes lie in the same plane as the longitudinal axes of first and second conductors, 62 and 74 respectively.
- the longitudinal axes of the third and fourth conductors, 86 and 98 respectively are generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the first and second conductors, 62 and 74 respectively.
- the second end 94 of the third conductor 86 is electrically connected, by means such as welding, to the first conductor 62 at a point nearly half way between its first end 66 and second end 70.
- the second end 106 of the fourth conductor 98 is electrically connected, by means such as welding, to the second conductor 74 at a point nearly half way between its first end 78 and second end 82. Since all of the conductors 62, 74, 86 and 98 lie in the same plane and are generally straight and substantially rigid, an interference will occur between the second conductor 74 and the third conductor 86. Therefore, a deformation 110 is placed in the second conductor 74 at the point or interference with the third conductor 86.
- the deformation 110 in the second conductor 74 is of sufficient size and shape to permit the third conductor 86 to pass by the second conductor 74 without physically contacting it or requiring any deformation in the third conductor 86 to effect the passage.
- an electrically insulating sheath 114 such as heat shrinkable tubing, electrical tape, polyethylene terephthalate tubing or powder coating.
- a portion of the sheath 114 is removed from the first ends 66 and 78 and second ends 70 and 82 of the first and second conductors, 62 and 74 respectively, and also from the first ends 90 and 102 of the third and fourth conductors, 86 and 98 respectively, to form electrical contact surfaces 118.
- first ends 66 and 77 and second ends 70 and 82 of the first and second conductors, 62 and 74 respectively, and the first ends 90 and 102 of the third and fourth conductors, 86 and 98 respectively, each extend outwardly an equal length from the first, second and third ends, 42, 46 and 50 respectively, of the housing 14 such that the contact surface 118 at each of those ends is exposed.
- each housing half 18 and 22 has a number of integrally formed conductor supports 122 on which the conductor assemblies 54 and 58 are placed.
- the bulge 38 provides a clearance space inside the housing 14 for the deformations 110 in the second conductors 74.
- Each housing half 18 and 22 also includes a number of integrally formed towers 126 which provide a means for securing the housing halves 18 and 22 together by receiving fasteners 130 such as screws or rivets.
- the towers 126 also provide a means for securing the conductor assemblies 54 and 58 within the housing 14 and maintaining proper spacing between individual conductors of the conductor assemblies 54 and 58 during the assembly process.
- the conductor assemblies 54 and 58 are placed in their associated housing halves, 18 and 22 respectively, such that they rest on the conductor supports 122 and are immediately adjacent to the towers 126.
- Commercially available push on retaining washers 134 are used to captivate the conductors assemblies 54 and 58 in their associated housing halves, 18 and 22 respectively. This is accomplished by pushing the retaining washers 134 down on the towers 126 such that they engage the conductor assemblies 54 and 58, thereby holding them firmly against the conductor supports 122.
- an expandable foam 138 such as a polyurethane foam, is introduced into the generally hollow interior defined by the housing 14, in liquid form. As shown in Figure 4, the foam 138 expands to completely fill the interior of the housing 14 thereby providing continuous support for the conductor assemblies 54 and 58 enclosed within the housing 14.
- Figures 5 illustrates alternate constructions in which the height of the bulge 38 is kept to a minimum by flattening out the electrical conductor 74 at the deformation 110. This reduces the height of the deformation 110 and thereby allows the height of the bulge 38 in the housing 14 to be reduced.
- Figures 6 illustrates second alternate constructions in which the height of the bulge 38 is kept to a minimum by flattening out the electrical conductor 86 at a deformation 142. Again the reduced height of the deformation 142 allows the height of the bulge 38 in the housing 14 to be reduced. Flattening the second end 94 of conductor 86 also makes a better joint between the conductors 86 and 62 for welding.
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KR1019950704816A KR960702200A (en) | 1994-03-08 | 1995-03-08 | Device for changing the run direction of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical distribution system |
EP95912809A EP0697145A1 (en) | 1994-03-08 | 1995-03-08 | Device for changing the run direction of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical distribution system |
JP7523628A JPH08510634A (en) | 1994-03-08 | 1995-03-08 | A device for changing the wiring direction of a pre-formed rigid duct type power distribution device. |
MXPA/A/1995/004672A MXPA95004672A (en) | 1994-03-08 | 1995-11-08 | Device to change the direction of running of a rigid conduit electric distribution system with pre-form connector bar |
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US08/207,648 | 1994-03-08 | ||
US08/207,648 US5723820A (en) | 1993-11-05 | 1994-03-08 | Device for changing the run direction of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical distribution system |
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JP (2) | JPH08510634A (en) |
KR (2) | KR960702200A (en) |
CN (1) | CN1124070A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2161453A1 (en) |
TW (1) | TW363296B (en) |
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