Split electrical grounding bushing with securely attached sections forming continuous insulation

摘要

A split electrical grounding bushing having adjacent bushing portions with insulating bushing portions having guard tabs covering a gap formed between the insulating bushing portions creating a continuous insulating ring. The bushing portions are connected by a hinge permitting the bushing to be placed over electrical conductors or wires after being installed. Gaps in the insulating bushing portion are covered by attached guard tabs improving the safety of a split electrical bushing. Locking tabs and openings are used to securely hold the insulating bushing portions onto the bushing portions. The split electrical bushing is placed on a distal end of an electrical conduit. The split bushing may be an electrical grounding bushing providing an electrical ground connection.

主权项

1. A split electrical grounding bushing for placement on the end of an electrical conduit comprising:
a first bushing portion having first ends; a second bushing portion having second ends placed adjacent the first ends of said first bushing portion, said first and second bushing portions forming a ring having gaps between the first and second ends of said first bushing portion and said second bushing portion; a first locking tab formed adjacent each first end of said first bushing portion; a second locking tab formed adjacent each end of said second bushing portion; a first insulating bushing portion attached to said first bushing portion, said first insulating bushing portion having a first locking tab opening adjacent each of said first locking tabs; a second insulating bushing portion attached to said second bushing portion, said second insulating bushing portion having a second locking tab opening adjacent each of said first locking tabs; and a guard tab extending from said first and second insulating bushing portions placed on and covering the gaps between the first and second ends of said first and second bushing portions, whereby a continuous electrical insulating ring is formed and said first and second locking tabs securely hold said first and second insulating bushing portions onto said bushing portions.