ELECTRICAL TERMINAL TEST POINT AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

Described herein are embodiments of an electrical terminal test point that can be temporarily attached to an electrical terminal (e.g., terminal block) in order to provide an interface between the test leads/jumpers of a test device and the electrical contact points of the electrical terminal. In one aspect, embodiments of the electrical terminal test point provide a shield for the electrical contact points of the electrical terminal (whether or not being used for testing) from inadvertent contact and prevents test leads/jumpers of test device from accidentally falling of or being knocked off of their contact points. Electrical terminal test point can be installed and removed without affecting the electrical connections made by electrical terminal (e.g., without removing terminal screws of electrical terminal).

主权项

1. An electrical terminal test point comprising:
a conducting mechanism configured to provide an electrical connection to a contact point, wherein the electrical connection is established and removed from the contact point without disrupting electrical continuity through the contact point; and an attachment mechanism separate from the conducting mechanism, said attachment mechanism configured to maintain the electrical connection between the conducting mechanism and the contact point.