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Conductor termination apparatus and method

US7052323B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 2002
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6593
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided which includes a connector backshell, a conductor clamp, and a thermocouple attachment point. In another embodiment, an apparatus is provided which includes a connector backshell, a cover, a connector, a conductor clamp, and a thermocouple attachment point. A method of assembling a connector housing includes laying a plurality of unshielded conductor portions against a backshell support and clamping the plurality of unshielded conductor portions against the support. The method can also include attaching a thermocouple to a thermocouple attachment point on the backshell.

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