ELECTRICITY METER FORMS MODULE

摘要

An improved meter base assembly supports the various meter forms used in modern electrical energy distribution systems. The disclosed assembly combines a customized design for each meter form with a universal base used in a plurality of meter forms to create a meter base assembly that is optimized for best performance while maintaining a reduced part cost. In addition, the concept allows the meter terminals to be attached to the meter base assembly without any hardware, may reduce assembly errors, allows for simplified assembly that may be automated, and speeds up the creation of future meter designs.

主权项

1. An electrical energy meter base assembly, comprising:
a forms module adapted to support a specific meter form, wherein the forms module comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface comprising mechanical features to support meter components used in the specific meter form; and a universal base comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of openings shaped to receive a plurality of meter terminals and configured to enable the universal base to support a plurality of meter forms, wherein the forms module outer surface abuts the universal base inner surface.