Patent ID: 8785776
Filing Date: 2014-07-22
Classification: H02B,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An electrical power distribution system comprising: a ground busbar including a first opening defined therein; at least one first busbar; a busway housing including a second opening defined therein, said at least one first busbar positioned at least partially within an interior defined by said busway housing; and a fastener sealing system comprising a fastener, a spacing device, and at least one seal, said fastener comprising a restraining portion and a fastener body configured to extend through said first opening and said second opening, said spacing device positioned between said restraining portion and said at least one seal, said fastener configured to couple said ground busbar to said busway housing, said ground busbar contacting said busway housing and forming a ground connection therebetween, said spacing device comprising a compression spacer configured to compress said at least one seal and maintain the ground connection between said ground busbar and said busway housing, and said spacing device and said at least one seal positioned exterior to said busway housing.