Patent ID: 8771008
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical power outlet apparatus, comprising: an outlet box; an electrical connector insert removably attached to the outlet box, the electrical connector insert comprising a frame and a powerpole connector assembly attached to the frame, wherein the powerpole connector assembly has only four powerpole connectors that are arranged in two columns wherein each column has two powerpole connectors and wherein each powerpole connector has an internal electrical contact and a rear, wire receiving channel for receiving and locking in place a corresponding electrical wire, each powerpole connector being configured to be mated to a complementary powerpole connector; a plurality of electrical wires, each electrical wire having an end that is disposed through and locked in place within a corresponding wire receiving channel and electrically connected to the corresponding electrical contact; and a face plate removably attached to the frame of the electrical connector insert and having an opening through which the powerpole connectors protrude.