Patent ID: 8342494
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a first jaw coupled to a second jaw to form an opening when the first jaw and the second jaw are closed around a power line; and an aligning structure having at least two alignment members axially spaced with respect to a longitudinal axis of the power line, a first of the alignment members being coupled to the first jaw and a second of the alignment members being coupled to the second jaw, wherein a portion of the aligning structure is disposed within the opening and aligns the power line to a sensor disposed within the first jaw and the second jaw, said coupling between the first and second alignment members to the first and second jaws, respectively, permitting relative movement between the first alignment member and the first jaw such that the first alignment member moves relative to the first jaw during closing movement of said jaws for engaging said power line as said jaws are closed.