Insulation piercing fastener
US6699062B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/2483
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Insulation-piercing fasteners are provided having a generally cylindrical shank, externally threaded along at least part of its length. The end portion of the shank is configure to engage an insulated electrical conductor and is formed with a hollowed end portion. The hollowed end portion has a generally cylindrical recess having a diameter less than the diameter of the shank. The wall of the hollowed end portion has at least one interruption. The width of the interruption is less than the maximum internal width of the hollowed end portion.
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