Duplex Electrical Connector for Dual Conduit Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connectors lack the ability to securely and efficiently interconnect two flexible metal conduits, armored or metal clad cables, and/or solid, rigid metal conduits or tubing to a single elongated, solid or rigid tubing/conduit, requiring the use of unsuitable connectors or metal junction boxes.
Innovation Solution
A dual or duplex conduit/cable connector is designed to securely mount two separate and independent flexible metal conduits, armored or metal clad cables, and/or rigid electrical tubes/conduits to a single elongated tubing/conduit using U-shaped clamping brackets or locking rings, allowing for quick and easy assembly with a single operator.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional connectors are used to mount conduits or cables, then secure mounting is achieved, but the ability to interconnect two flexible metal conduits or cables to a single elongated tubing/conduit is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into multiple receiving openings (first receiving opening and second receiving opening) that can independently accommodate different types of conduits or cables. Each opening can receive a flexible metal conduit, armored cable, or solid tubing conduit separately, allowing versatile configuration while maintaining secure mounting through individual clamping mechanisms for each opening.
2Reliability
If multiple separate connectors are used to mount two flexible metal conduits to a single tubing, then secure mounting is achieved, but installation complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the function of multiple separate connectors into a single integrated connector body that can simultaneously receive and secure multiple flexible metal conduits or cables. The connector includes a first receiving opening and a second receiving opening, each with independent clamping brackets, allowing two separate conduits to be mounted to a single elongated tubing/conduit in one operation rather than requiring multiple separate mounting operations.
3Reliability
If metal junction boxes are used to interconnect conduits, then secure mounting is achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed as a universal mounting device that can accommodate multiple types of conduits and cables (flexible metal conduits, armored cables, solid tubing conduits) in various configurations. A single connector body with multiple receiving openings can replace the need for metal junction boxes, providing the same secure mounting function with reduced complexity and cost.
4Reliability
If conventional mounting methods are used, then individual conduits can be mounted securely, but rapid simultaneous mounting of multiple conduits is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is pre-configured with multiple receiving openings and clamping brackets in ready positions. The elongated tubing/conduit can be preliminarily inserted into the connector body, and then multiple flexible metal conduits or cables can be quickly mounted simultaneously by simply inserting them into the pre-positioned receiving openings and securing them with the pre-installed clamping brackets, eliminating the need for sequential mounting operations.
Data Source
AI summary
By enabling two separate and independent solid or rigid tubing or conduits to be quickly and easily secured to a single connector for being mounted directly to a single elongated rigid or solid electrical tubing/conduit, an efficient, easily manufactured and easily assembled multiple conduit connector is realized. A multiple conduit connector is constructed for receiving two separate and independent rigid tubings or conduits and enables the two conduits/tubes to be securely affixed to one end of the connector while a single rigid metal tubing or conduit is secured to the opposed end.