Compression connector
US6452103B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/186
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector for crimpable connection about an electrical conductor upon application of a crimping force imparted by the opposing arcuate dies of a crimping tool. The connector includes an elongate connector body formed of a compressible material. The connector body has an elongate first planar face and an elongate second planar face. The first planar face is opposed to the second planar face. One end of the connector body is defined by an arcuate wall extending between the first planar face and the second planar face. The other end of the connector body defines a first open ended conductor receiving nest. The connector body further defines a second open ended conductor receiving nest and a third open ended conductor receiving nest whereby the second and third conductor receiving nests are located adjacent to the arcuate wall and open in substantially opposite directions. The connector body provides no more than three points of contact with the opposing dies of the crimping tool prior to crimping.
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