Cable connector
US8708738B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0683
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable connector for four cables. The connector has a body, a pair of clamps, and a screw. The body has an attachment portion to attach to a cable carrier and a clamping portion extending upwardly from the attachment portion. The clamping portion widens into a generally rectangular cavity defined by opposed short walls and opposed tall walls. A divider between the tall walls bisects the cavity. The clamps are L-shaped with a clamping face and a foot. Cables are passed through the attachment portion and the cavity with two cables between one clamp and the divider and the other two cables between the second clamp and the divider. The screw fits into a hole in one clamp, through a hole in the divider, and into a threaded hole in the other clamp. The screw is tightened until the cables are held securely.
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