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electrical connector

An electrical connector and connector technology, applied in the direction of conductive connection, connection, electrical component connection, etc., can solve the problems of loose electrical connection, reduced electrical performance of joints, expansion and contraction of conductive components, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-10-13
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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The heating and cooling of such cycles can expand and contract conductive components, which can lead to undesired loosening of the electrical connection between the connector and the feeder or service wire
Loose connection wires can degrade the electrical performance of the joint

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[0017] In the following Detailed Description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which are shown by way of illustration of specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. In this regard, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "front," "tail," etc. are used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Because components of an embodiment may be disposed in many different orientations, directional terms are used for purposes of illustration and in no way limit the invention. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is not intended to be limited to the following detailed description, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0018] It should also be understood that the features of the various exemplary embodi...

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Abstract

The present invention provides an electrical connector configured to maintain electrical connection with a conductor during heating and cooling cycles. The electrical connector includes connector portions, each portion including a base portion and a top portion extending from the base portion. Each connector portion defines a portion of a channel configured to receive one or more conductors and includes a bore in its base or top portion communicating with the channel. Fasteners inserted into the bores are configured to retain the conductors inserted within the channels, and the tops are configured to deflect generally independently of each other to provide for retaining the fasteners against the The spring force holding the conductor in place.

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Background technique [0001] Power cables are common and are used to distribute electricity in a power grid or network, for example to transport electricity from a power plant to a consumer. Cables are conductors, usually comprising a conductive core (typically copper or aluminum) optionally surrounded by one or more layers of insulating material. The conductive core includes a solid core or a plurality of twisted conductive strands configured to carry high voltage (greater than 50,000 volts), medium voltage (between about 1,000-50,000 volts) or low voltage (below 1,000 volts). [0002] Occasionally it is necessary to form splices or splices in power cables to extend the cables or to distribute electricity to the power grid or to further branches of the power network. Junctions are commonly used to transmit electricity to individual homes, commercial buildings and / or offices. For example, a "feeder" that supplies power to a group of multiple buildings may be spliced ​​or bran...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01R4/36
CPCH01R11/09H01R4/36H01R4/304
Inventor 托马斯·E·乌姆劳夫沃尔特·R·罗曼科
Owner 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO