Electrical connecting assemblies, and related methods
US9627795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5216
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for electrically connecting at least two wires is provided. The assembly includes a body configured to receive a connector therein for electrically connecting at least two wires, and a retainer configured to releasably couple to the body. The retainer has at least one arm configured to extend into the body, when the retainer is coupled to the body, and inhibit movement of the connector out of the body after the connector is received in the body. Methods of making an electrical connection using an electrical connecting assembly are also disclosed.
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