Electrical connectors – Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient... – Duplicate receiving means having independently operated...
Patent
1997-09-09
1999-08-03
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...
Duplicate receiving means having independently operated...
439724, H01R 1109
Patent
active
059317086
ABSTRACT:
A connector has an attaching portion with a first axis extending in a first direction, a first free end adapted to receive a mating connection element, and a second end spaced from the first free end along the first axis. The connector further has first and second arm portions coupled to the second end of the attaching portion and extending outwardly therefrom. Each of the arm portions has a second longitudinal axis extending transverse to the first axis of the attaching portion. Each of the first and second arm portions further has a plurality of ports for receiving conducting devices or conductors, each of the ports being open towards a direction that is transverse to the second longitudinal axis. Preferably, the first and second arm portions and the attaching portion are integrally formed as a unitary, one-piece member. The connector further has a plurality of fastening members, with each of the fastening members being coupled to one of the plurality of ports for securing one of the conducting devices or conductors within each of the ports. Each of the first fastening members having a first actuating element that is accessible for manipulation in a direction that is transverse to the second longitudinal axis. A non-conductive cover can be used to surround and insulate the connector.
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Four photographs showing a Homac Protective Cover.
Annas Nick S.
Nellis, Jr. Robert A.
'Hubbell Incorporated
Abrams Neil
Hilliard Thomas P.
Patel T C
Presson Jerry M.
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