Electric tap connector

Details Electric tap connector Electric tap connector

1985-01-16

1986-07-15

Weidenfeld, Gil

Geometrical instruments

339249R, 339263L, 339270R, H01R 1324

Patent

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046002642

ABSTRACT:
A simplified, low-cost connector assembly for attaching tap lines to overhead electrical main or tap conductors is provided which eliminates potential damage to the connected lines by provision of a cable-receiving housing and a complemental line-wedging block received therein along with means for gradually drawing the block into operative wedging position so as to preclude line damage. The assembly hereof preferably includes a tapered, generally transversely C-shaped, line-receiving housing, in conjunction with a complementally tapered wedge block and bolt means for gradually drawing the block into tight, line-connecting engagement with the respective cable sections received with the C-shaped housing. A reverse drive is provided by a laterally slotted lug on the wedge, the head of the bolt means and a lock nut providing forward and reverse drive with the lug. Torque limiting is accomplished by a replaceable frangible drive adaptor on the bolt head. The wedge is self-centering for bedding into the assembly with distributed forces.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2233216 (1941-02-01), Matthysse
patent: 2445772 (1948-07-01), Frese
patent: 2547176 (1951-04-01), Salmons
patent: 3491331 (1970-01-01), Glader
patent: 4027939 (1977-06-01), White
patent: 4279461 (1981-07-01), Bussen et al.
patent: 4415222 (1983-11-01), Polidori

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