Compression connector
US6525270B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/186
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical compression connector adapted to be deformed in a crimping device. It includes a body of compressive material. The connector has a central body member having top and bottom portions and two side portions. At least one pair of opposed parallel arms extend from the top or bottom portions of the central body member. Each pair of arms define a U shape opening adapted to allow for the inclusion of conductors therein. At least one of the side portions includes at least one side opening to allow for the inclusion of conductors. Each of the side openings includes an inner surface having both a curved surface and a substantially straight linear surface. When a compressive force is applied by the crimping device to the connector, the connector body compresses, thereby compressing the connector body around the conductors. The conductors are completely and firmly secured within each of the openings whereby all portions of the conductors remain positioned in the openings during crimping.
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