Meter socket adaptor

a technology of meter socket and adapter, which is applied in the direction of measuring device, coupling device connection, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the maximum capacity of the onsite power generation system connected in this way, less than optimal, and unsatisfactory solutions, so as to achieve efficient tying of the onsite power generation system
US20160320427A1Active Publication Date: 2016-11-03TESLA INC
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
TESLA INC
Publication Date
2016-11-03

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Abstract

This disclosure pertains to methods and apparatus for interfacing an onsite power generation system with an existing main electric panel. The interfacing is performed by: attaching a fifth jaw connector to a neutral bridge within an existing meter socket; wiring AC supply lines from the onsite power generation system to load side jaws of a five blade meter socket adapter; and wiring a neutral line from the onsite power generation system to a fifth terminal of the meter socket adapter. The lines from the onsite power generation system are routed through an opening formed in the meter socket adapter. The meter socket adapter is then inserted into the meter socket so that five jaws in the socket receive all five blades of the meter socket adapter. The blades of the meter are then plugged into the jaws on the opposite end of the meter socket adapter.
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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 155,291, filed on Apr. 30, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The invention relates generally to power generation and more specifically to the electrical interface between onsite power generation systems and existing grid-based commercial and / or residential power distribution systems.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Onsite power generation has become increasingly popular. For decades now, particularly in areas that are prone to power outages and / or for businesses that require uninterrupted power, oil and diesel backup power systems have been used to generate onsite power when the grid is unavailable. These systems generate alternating current (AC) power that ties into a customer's existing power distribution system, typically on the load side (i.e., between the utility met...

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