Patent ID: 7075021

Claim:
A multiple-hole terminal lug for an electrical switching apparatus including at least one load terminal with a conductive terminal extension coupled thereto, said terminal extension forming a number of first mounting holes, said multiple-hole terminal lug comprising: a mounting portion structured to be electrically coupled to said terminal extension in one of a plurality of predetermined mounting configurations, said mounting portion including a number of second mounting holes, wherein one or more of said second mounting holes is structured to align with one or more of said first mounting holes of said terminal extension in order to receive at least one first fastener therethrough; a receiving portion including a plurality of receptacles adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of electrical connection mechanisms therein; and a plurality of second fasteners, wherein one of said second fasteners is structured to electrically couple one of said corresponding plurality of electrical connection mechanisms within a corresponding one of said plurality of receptacles in order that said corresponding plurality of electrical connection mechanisms are in electrical communication with said mounting portion.