Wedge connector assembly

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2007-08-29

2010-06-15

Ta, Tho D (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Spring actuated or resilient securing part

C439S787000, C439S783000, C439S863000

Reexamination Certificate

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07736203

ABSTRACT:
A wedge connector assembly includes a spring member having a generally C-shaped body with an inner surface, and a wedge member having opposed first and second sides. The wedge member is mated with the spring member such that the wedge member is configured to securely retain a first conductor between the first side and the spring member and a second conductor between the second side and the spring member. The wedge member has at least two final mating positions based on the orientation of the wedge member with respect to the spring member. Optionally, the wedge member may have two orientations, namely a first orientation and a second orientation, wherein the first and second sides are flipped with respect to one another in the first and second orientations. A top of the wedge member may engage the inner surface in the first orientation and a bottom of the wedge member may engage the inner surface in the second orientation.

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J.D. Sprecher et al., Wedge-Connector Technology in Power Utility Applications, AMP Journal of Technology, vol. 5, Jun. 1996, pp. 4-13.

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