Split protective bushing
View Patent ↗A split protective bushing is provided herein in two embodiments. According to the first embodiment, a first half ring is formed with dovetail protrusions on each end and a second half ring is formed with mating dovetail sockets on each end. Interlocking the dovetail protrusions and the dovetail sockets forms a circular bushing. According to the second embodiment, a first segment and a second segment are pivotally connected at one end of each. A second end of each segment has a tongue and latch respectively for being locked together to form a complete ring. Both embodiments include an internal thread and a lip for engaging a connector in an electric installation.
1. A split protective pivot bushing for mounting to a connector in an electric wiring system, the pivot bushing comprising:
a. a first substantially semicircular segment;
b. a second substantially semicircular segment;
c. pivot means connecting a first end of each of the first and the second substantially semicircular segments;
d. means formed on a second end of each of the first and the second segments for secure engagement when the first and the second segments are pivoted closed;
e. internal threads formed in the first and second segments; and
f. a lip formed within the bushing to overlap an upper edge of the connector;
g. wherein when the first and second segments are pivoted closed and engaged, the split pivot bushing is configured for mounting to an external thread on the connector.
2. The pivot bushing described in claim 1 , wherein the means for secure engagement comprises a tongue formed on the first segment and a latch formed on the second segment, the tongue and latch configured to securely engage one another.