Patent ID: 6313635
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: G01R,H01R

Abstract:
A high voltage sensor assembly adapted to be inserted between a high voltage power source and a device powered by the power source, the high voltage sensor assembly comprising:a terminal block having at least three chutes extending inwardly from one or more outer surfaces to a distal position inside the terminal block; anda high voltage sensor fastenably engaged with a first one of the chutes, the high voltage sensor including:(i) a sensor body inserted into the first one of the chutes and having a distal end and a proximal end,(ii) a contact mounted on the distal end of the sensor body, and(iii) an indicator circuit substantially enclosed in the sensor body, the indicator circuit including an indicator lamp, the indicator circuit being electrically connected to the contact, wherein the high voltage sensor continuously monitors high voltage power fed through the terminal block.