Electrical metal clad connectors and methods of use

Details Electrical metal clad connectors and methods of use Electrical metal clad connectors and methods of use

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

Grounding to conductive sheath of cable

C439S584000, C174S067000, C174S059000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07901222

ABSTRACT:
A cable connector may be disclosed. The connector may include a connector housing having a first threaded portion and an insert having compression voids. The insert may be configured for insertion into the connector housing. The connector may also include a compression nut configured to engage the first threaded portion. The compression nut may be configured to compress the insert to close the compression voids when the compression nut engages the first threaded portion. The cable connector may also include an end stop having an adjustable throat diameter configured to adjust in proportion to an adjustable inner diameter of the cable connector as the connector engages or armor of an armored cable.

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