Patent ID: 6331674
Filing Date: 2001-12-18
Classification: G01F,H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A terminal block for connecting intrinsically safe rated circuits and increased safety rated circuits comprising:a housing that forms an enclosed area;a first surface at a first end of said housing;openings through said first surface;a first set of conductors for connecting intrinsically safe rated circuits having terminals in said enclosed area and extending through said openings;a second set of conductors for connecting increased safety rated circuits having terminals in said enclosed area and extending through said openings;a wall on said first surface and extending substantially perpendicular to said first surface, the wall separating said terminals of first set of conductors from said terminals of said second set of conductors; anda cover configured to affix to a top side of said wall on said first surface of said first end of said housing and extend substantially to a side of said housing to enclose said second set of conductors.