Patent ID: 6163243
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: H01F

Abstract:
A current transformer assembly comprising:a toroidal core defining an aperture;a conductor comprising a body portion extending through said aperture of said toroidal core and having at least one end portion of reduced thickness, said conductor further comprising at least one mounting portion positioned adjacent to said body portion, said mounting portion defining a recess and a counterbore or a countersink adjacent said recess positioned to receive said end portion of said body portion, and said end portion of said body portion having a head contacting a surface of said counterbore or said countersink for engagement of said mounting portion and said body portion;said engagement of said mounting portion and said body portion providing mechanical engagement sufficient to prevent unintended separation of said body portion from said mounting portion, said engagement of said mounting portion and said body portion further providing electrical coupling to permit a flow of current between said body portion and said mounting portion.