Tap connector

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1987-03-13

1988-05-03

McQuade, John

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

439477, 439830, 439861, H01R 13648

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047417048

ABSTRACT:
A tap connector for use with a range of conductor diameters having a yoke comprising a pair of opposed plates extending angularly from a pad. A flat spring is attached to the terminal ends of each of the plates and extends towards the pad and is spaced from the inner face of the plates a predetermined distance. The springs terminate in an arcuate configuration so as to accommodate the conductor under a predetermined constant pressure. The pad is connected to a ground cable. High amperages caused by lightning or short circuits create an electromechanical force which drives the terminal ends of the springs toward each other so as to provide higher mechanical pressure about the conductor under such fault conditions.

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"Positive Operation During Short-Circuit Stresses" G.E. Brochure, 3/1960.

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