Patent ID: 8759672
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: H01H,H01R,H02G

Abstract:
1. A line-jumper apparatus, comprising: a first connector; a second connector positioned substantially adjacent to said first connector; a reset trigger engages a locking structure and enables the line-jumper apparatus to an open position, when the reset trigger is disengaged, the line jumper apparatus can be returned to the closed position, said reset trigger connected to and positioned substantially adjacent to said second connector, a hot sticker or hook can be used to reset the reset trigger to transition the line jumper apparatus from the open position to the closed position; said locking structure positioned substantially adjacent to said reset trigger; said first connector being attached to an upper circular housing, and said second connector being attached to a lower circular housing; wherein, when said lower housing is in the closed position, a low-resistance current path extends from said first connector to said inner housing, said inner housing to said intermediate assembly, and said intermediate assembly to said second connector; wherein, when said jumper apparatus is in the closed position, a high-resistance current path extends from said first connector to said lower housing, said lower housing to said retractable contact assembly, said retractable contact assembly to said intermediate assembly, and said intermediate assembly to said second connector, in the closed position, the line jumper apparatus provide a close circuit between the first connector and the second connector by connecting a power line to a jumper cable; wherein, when said jumper apparatus is in the open position, said low-resistance current path and said high-resistance current path are open, thereby inhibiting current from flowing between said first connector and said second connector; wherein said apparatus is in the closed position, when said engaging assembly is engaged with said retractable contact assembly, said intermediate assembly remains in electrical communication with said retractable contact assembly in a way that said high-resistance current path remains closed; wherein, when said apparatus is transitioned from the closed position to the open position, said toggle assembly engages then releases said retractable contact assembly, said assembly releasing said retractable contact assembly after said low-resistance current path has opened, said retractable contact assembly, upon being released by said assembly, automatically retracting within said apparatus so that said intermediate assembly is not in electrical communication with a conductive portion of said retractable contact assembly; and wherein said safety key is configured to prevent said intermediate assembly from moving within said inner housing in a way that would allow said low-resistance current path to open unless said engaging assembly is engaged with said retractable contact assembly.