Electrical connectors – Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient... – Cam or wedge between conductors
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-19
2001-10-30
Luebke, Renee (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...
Cam or wedge between conductors
Reexamination Certificate
active
06309261
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to electrical wedge connectors and, more particularly, to wedge connectors having a laminated wedge.
2. Prior Art
U.S. Pat. No. 3,462,543 discloses a connector assembly including a body member with inner inclined surfaces, and a wedge member which is inserted into the body member to engage a conductor with a round body member extending from the body member. U.S. Pat. No. 3,588,791 discloses a wedge type electrical connector with a C-shaped housing and a wedge member which is driven into the C-shaped housing. U.S. Pat. No. 3,516,050 discloses a connector assembly comprising a C-shaped body member, and a wedge member disposed therein, and various sticks for assembling the connector assembly when connecting a line onto a high voltage line. U.S. Pat. No. 4,279,461 discloses a wedge connector with a C-shaped spring member, and a wedge member which includes a plurality of threaded holes for receiving a bolt which extend perpendicularly through the spring member wall. U.S. Pat. No. 4,600,264 discloses a connector assembly with a cable receiving housing, and a complementing wedge block including a bolt for drawing the wedge block into the housing. U.S. Pat. No. 5,538,447 discloses an electrical connector comprising a sleeve, and a one piece wedge with a center section housing outwardly laterally biased sections.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention, an electrical wedge connector is provided. The electrical wedge connector comprises a shell and a wedge section. The wedge section is sized and shaped to be inserted into the shell for connecting two conductors to each other. The wedge section is laminated.
In accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention, an electrical wedge connector is provided. The electrical wedge connector comprises a shell, and a wedge assembly. The wedge assembly is sized and shaped to be inserted into the shell for connecting two conductors to each other. The wedge assembly comprises plate members assembled in a stack. At least one of the plate members is an interchangeable plate member selected to provide the wedge assembly with a predetermined characteristic.
In accordance with a method of the present invention, a method for fabricating an electrical wedge connector is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a shell, stamping plate members, assembling the plate members, and connecting the plate members. The shell is provided with a general wedge shape. The plate members are assembled into a stack forming a wedge assembly. The wedge assembly is sized and shaped to be inserted into the shell for connecting two conductors to each other. The plate members are connected in the stack by bonding or riveting.
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L.V./M.V. FCI Framatome Group Catalog, Anchor Clamps for Bare or Insulated Messengers, pp 1.11.
FCI USA Inc.
Figueroa Felix O.
Luebke Renee
Perman & Green LLP
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