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Modular connector and system containing the same

US4555158A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1985
Grant dateNov 26, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/16
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a modular connector adapted to provide a removable electric connection between a source of electricity and electrical equipment which includes a cover operatively connected and movable relative to the base of the modular connector and containing insulation piercing means, and a cam mounted to the base including means adapted to engage a cable positioned on the base and move said cable toward said insulation piercing means. Also disclosed is a system for providing said removable electric connection including said modular connectors.

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