Patent ID: 7544099
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A protective coupler for electrically coupling a cable terminal to a terminal of an electrical device, the protective coupler comprising: a first portion that removably secures to a casing of the electrical device, the first portion comprising a first terminal that removably connects to the terminal of the electrical device, and a second terminal; a latch ring rotatably secured to the first portion at a pre-determined distance from the first terminal, the latch ring having an external thread and at least one spring latch provided with a retaining hook adapted for reversible deflections towards the first terminal; a lock nut having an internal thread for threading with the external thread of the latch ring; and a second portion comprising a third terminal that removably connects to the second terminal, and a fourth terminal that removably connects to the cable terminal.