Electrical connectors – Contact comprising cutter – Insulation cutter
Patent
1999-04-29
2000-12-26
Gellner, Michael L.
Electrical connectors
Contact comprising cutter
Insulation cutter
439415, 439416, H01R 424, H01R 426
Patent
active
061650048
ABSTRACT:
A power line connector/tap splice apparatus is provided for forming an electrical connection between an electrical power cable and an electrical lead wire. A clamp assembly having a curved top plate and a V-shaped bottom plate are connected on either side of the electrical cable. The top plate is connected to an insulator body having a longitudinal passage. A conducting set screw and conducting penetrator are received in the longitudinal passage, and are advanced toward the electrical cable by an insulated hex wrench. The insulator cap is manually operable, and carries a thumb cap assembly which includes a spring which biases an end of the electrical lead wire into electrical connection with the conductive set screw. The power line connector/tap splice apparatus forms a watertight connection with the electrical power cable, and can be used to safely connect an electrical lead wire to an energized power cable without requiring an insulator blanket or insulated power gloves. The apparatus is adapted for use with various types of power cable, such as with relatively tightly or loosely wound conductors, or various cable insulations.
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Flagg Rodger H.
Gellner Michael L.
Lee Kyung S.
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