Patent ID: 8764467

Claim:
An external connector for a solid insulated load break switchgear, comprising: a bus element comprising a bus conductor; a connector comprising a connection conductor at a first side of the connector, the connection conductor connected to the bus conductor; a bushing comprising a bushing conductor and inserted into a first end of the connector and connected to the connection conductor such that the bushing conductor is electrically connected to the bus conductor; and a plug inserted into a second end of the connector and coupled to the bushing, wherein the connector comprises a connector body to which the bushing and the plug are coupled, the connector body comprising: a first opening defining a first cavity to receive the bushing and a second opening defining a second cavity to receive the plug, wherein the first cavity and second cavity are opposite each other relative to the connection conductor; a first outer semi-conductive layer provided at a circumference of the first opening; a second outer semi-conductive layer provided at a circumference of the second opening; and an inner semi-conductive layer provided at a circumference of an inner end of the first cavity and a circumference of an inner end of the second cavity.