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Insulated branching connector for electrical cables

US4643512A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 1985
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 13, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R4/2408
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This is a branching connector for establishing a branch connection between a main cable (15) and at least one branch cable (15'). In accordance with the invention, at least the projecting part of contact members (17, 65 65') employed for this purpose is embedded in an insulating material dished member (42, 42', 76, 76') adapted to be applied against a cable (15, 15') of this kind all around it and so to seal and protect the electrical contact established between it and this cable (15, 15'). Application, inter alia, to the connection of users to overhead electrical power distribution networks.

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