CPC H01R 4/36 (2013.01) [H01R 13/03 (2013.01); H01R 13/113 (2013.01); H01R 33/06 (2013.01)] | 30 Claims |
1. A meter socket, comprising:
a meter socket enclosure; and
a plurality of meter jaw block assemblies mounted within the meter socket enclosure, wherein each of the meter jaw block assemblies comprises a line-side electrical connector, a load-side electrical connector, and an insulating mounting block configured to support the line-side electrical connector and the load-side electrical connector, wherein the line-side electrical connector and the load-side electrical connector each comprise: (a) a termination connector configured to receive a conductor, wherein the termination connector includes a connector tab with an opening formed therein and (b) a meter jaw configured to receive a connector blade of an electric meter, wherein the meter jaw includes a boss positioned within the opening and secured to the connector tab so as mechanically, electrically and thermally connect the meter jaw to the termination connector.
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