Transverse wedge connector

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Patel, T C (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Bolt or screw between and transverse of parallel conductors

Reexamination Certificate

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07997943

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector assembly includes a first conductive member and a second conductive member. The first conductive member includes a first channel portion extending from a first wedge portion, with the first channel portion configured to receive a first conductor therein. The first conductive member includes a jaw movably coupled to the first channel portion and being positioned between the first channel portion and the first wedge portion. The second conductive member includes a second channel portion extending from a second wedge portion where the second channel portion configured to receive a second conductor. The first wedge portion and the second wedge portion are assembled such that the second wedge portion engages the jaw and moves the jaw to the closed position. The jaw engages the first conductor in the closed position. Optionally, the first channel portion may have a contoured shape.

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