Quick connect electrical connector for multi conductor insulated cable wiring
US5975938A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/2412
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector is provided which has a body having a opening therein sized to receive an unstripped end of insulated electrical cable of the type having at least two individually insulated conductors which are encased in an outer sheath. A pair of arm members are pivotally connected opposite sides of the body which are adapted to rotate between and open position and a closed position. A pair of electrically conducting blade members are attached to said arm members. When the arm members are in an open position the blade members do not extend within said cavity and when the blade members are in a closed position said blade members do extend within said cavity. An electrical output is located on the body and electrical pathway provides an electrical connection between said blade members and the electrical output. When the arm members are moved from an open position to a closed position with an unstripped end of insulated electrical cable present in the cavity, the blade members cut through the outer sheath and cut through the insulation of the individually insulated conductors and make an electrical connection with the conductors.
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