Electrical connectors and methods for using the same

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2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Hammond, Briggitte R. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With sealing element or material for cooperation with...

Including chamber for contact potting

C439S936000, C439S475000, C439S212000, C174S07100B, C174S08800C, C174S09900B, C174S07400A, C174S07700S

Reexamination Certificate

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06854996

ABSTRACT:
A busbar assembly for electrically connecting a plurality of conductors includes a housing defining an interior cavity and first and second ports. The first and second ports each include a conductor passage and communicate with the interior cavity. The conductor passages are each adapted to receive a conductor therethrough. An electrically conductive busbar conductor member is disposed in the interior cavity. At least one holding mechanism is provided to selectively secure each of the conductors to the busbar conductor member for electrical contact therewith. Sealant is disposed in the conductor passages of each of the first and second ports. The sealant is adapted for insertion of the conductors therethrough such that the sealant provides a seal about the inserted conductors. The sealant may be a gel.

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