Patent ID: 8693169
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: H01R,H02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An electrical distribution apparatus adapted to receive either of a first circuit breaker having a plug-on neutral connector for connection to a line-side neutral or a second circuit breaker having a wire for connection to the line-side neutral; and having: a plurality of panel connectors connecting the first circuit breaker and the second circuit breaker to an electrical line current; a first neutral bus bar operatively connected to the line-side neutral, the first neutral bus bar being a unitary piece having a rolled rail and an extension, the extension having a major surface between the rolled rail and an edge of the neutral bus bar, the rolled rail protruding from the extension at an angle away from the major surface; and a plurality of wire-capture apparatuses located at the edge, each configured to receive from the second current breaker the wire carrying neutral current, wherein the rolled rail includes generally rounded sides configured to physically engage the plug-on neutral connector of the first circuit breaker and to electrically connect the plug-on neutral connector to the line-side neutral, and wherein the wire of the second circuit breaker electrically connects to one of the plurality of wire-capture apparatuses, thereby electrically connecting the second circuit breaker to the line-side neutral.