INSULATOR COVER WITH SECURING CLIP FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

摘要

A dielectric cover system for an insulator supporting a high voltage conductor is molded to fit over the insulator to cover at least a top portion of the insulator and the conductor in contact with the insulator. A clip internal to the cover allows the cover to be freely placed over the insulator and then effectively restricts an inner diameter of the cover at a reduced diameter neck portion of the insulator, such that the clip blocks the cover from being lifted off the insulator and rotated about the insulator during high wind conditions. The clip is particularly effective where the conductor is supported in a side groove of the insulator, so the insulator and conductor form an asymmetric structure.

主权项

1. A dielectric cover system for an insulator supporting a conductor, the conductor being for carrying a voltage, the insulator being supported by a support structure, the cover comprising:
a dielectric material shaped to fit over the insulator to cover at least a top portion of the insulator and the conductor in contact with the insulator; and a securing clip connected to and internal to the cover that allows the cover to be placed over the insulator and restricts an inner diameter of the cover at a reduced diameter portion of the insulator, wherein the securing clip blocks the cover from being rotated about the insulator due to the securing clip engaging the insulator at the reduced diameter portion of the insulator.