Cable shield connector

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1990-03-20

1991-07-02

Nimmo, Morris H.

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Conduits, cables or conductors

Combined

29868, 29872, 174 78, 174 88C, 439 98, H02G 1508, H01R 418

Patent

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050287427

ABSTRACT:
A device for connecting the grounding shield layer of a cable in a splice connection. A flat strap, such as a mesh of metallic wires, is wrapped at least 270.degree. around the shield layer. The ends of the strap or braid are folded over, forming two generally parallel tails. The central portion of the braid is secured to the shield with a constant force spring, and the free ends of the braid are fastened to the shield layer on the opposite side of the splice. A second braid may be used in a similar manner to bridge the connection across the splice. By providing two tails emanating from a single braid, current surges in the shield layer are divided along two current paths, reducing current density and minimizing failures in the cable shield connection.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3564117 (1971-02-01), Scheffler
patent: 3701839 (1972-10-01), Smith
patent: 3778749 (1973-12-01), Kapell
patent: 3915540 (1975-10-01), Thompson et al.
patent: 4025717 (1977-05-01), Whittingham
patent: 4026619 (1977-05-01), Gillemot
patent: 4032205 (1977-06-01), Taj
A brochure entitled "Shield Bonding Systems" published by 3M with a copyright date of 1981.
A printed instruction sheet entitled "3M Systems for Splicing and Terminating" published by 3M on or about Feb. 7, 1986.

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