Patent ID: 8878521
Filing Date: 2014-11-04
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A current sensor for measuring current flowing through a conductor comprising: a cable having opposing end portions adapted to be held in an abutting relationship such that the cable forms an endless loop surrounding the conductor, a sheath having at least two layers, a transformer winding disposed between the layers of said sheath and a coupling in the form of a sleeve having a through bore within which the opposing end portions of the cable are detachably connected to one another, wherein the sleeve further comprises a stop ring which grips one of the end portions of the cable for holding the opposing ends of the cable in abutment attached to one another and a push button extending outside the sleeve with the push button being selectively movable into a position against the stop ring for releasing the grip of said stop ring such that the opposing end portions of the cable are detached from one another.