Electrical service disconnect

摘要

An electrical disconnect for a utility service that has an internal reversible insulator and a separable power connector. In one position, the insulator may allow the flow of electricity through the separable power connector, but, in a second position, the insulator prevents the flow of electricity through the separable power connector. Because the electrical disconnect is located away from the customer's premises, it is difficult for the customer to reconnect his own power.

主权项

1. A separable power connector for connecting a first power cable and a second power cable comprising:
a. a female mating portion comprising a body having a socket end and a female conductor end, wherein said female conductor end is capable of connecting to a first power cable and said socket end is configured to receive a protruding member; b. a male mating portion comprising a body having a protruding member and a male conductor end, wherein said protruding member is configured to engage with said socket end and said male conductor end is capable of connecting to a second power cable; and c. an insulator having a first end with a narrow opening and a second end with a larger opening, said narrow opening having an inner diameter larger than said protruding member but smaller than said body of male mating portion and said larger opening capable of receiving said body of protruding member.