CA2657432A1 - Adjustable connector for electrical cable - Google Patents
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An adjustable connector for armored that includes a body, a hub, a clamp and a coupling nut. The body has a flanged end that is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis and the hub has a mating flange that is angularly disposed to the central axis. The mating flange has a dovetail for receiving the flanged end and joining the body and hub together.
The clamp is placed over the flanged end and mating flange and secured in place by tightening the coupling nut on the hub.
The clamp is placed over the flanged end and mating flange and secured in place by tightening the coupling nut on the hub.
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1. An adjustable connector for electrical cables, the adjustable connector comprising:
a body having a longitudinal axis, a flanged end, a cable connecting end and an aperture extending therebetween, wherein the flanged end has a face that is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis;
a hub comprising a cylindrical portion and a mating flange, wherein the cylindrical portion has a central axis, an exterior surface, first and second ends and an opening extending therebetween, wherein the mating flange is connected to the first end and extends radially from the opening to an outer perimeter that is angularly disposed to the central axis, wherein the mating flange has a dovetail extending in an arc of at least 45 degrees around the outer perimeter, and wherein the exterior surface adjacent the second end has a plurality of threads;
a clamp; and a coupling nut, wherein the dovetail is adapted to receive the flanged end and the clamp is adapted to secure the flanged end to the mating flange, and wherein the coupling nut is installed on the threaded second end to secure the clamp in place.
a body having a longitudinal axis, a flanged end, a cable connecting end and an aperture extending therebetween, wherein the flanged end has a face that is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis;
a hub comprising a cylindrical portion and a mating flange, wherein the cylindrical portion has a central axis, an exterior surface, first and second ends and an opening extending therebetween, wherein the mating flange is connected to the first end and extends radially from the opening to an outer perimeter that is angularly disposed to the central axis, wherein the mating flange has a dovetail extending in an arc of at least 45 degrees around the outer perimeter, and wherein the exterior surface adjacent the second end has a plurality of threads;
a clamp; and a coupling nut, wherein the dovetail is adapted to receive the flanged end and the clamp is adapted to secure the flanged end to the mating flange, and wherein the coupling nut is installed on the threaded second end to secure the clamp in place.
2. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the flanged end of the body is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis at an angle of about 45 degrees and the mating flange of the hub is angularly disposed to the central axis at an angle of about 45 degrees.
3. The adjustable connector according to claim 2, wherein the body is connected to the hub and the longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to the central axis or the longitudinal axis is disposed with respect to the central axis at an angle of from about 0 to about 90 degrees.
4. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the flanged end of the body is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis at an angle of from about 30 to about 60 degrees and the mating flange of the hub is angularly disposed to the central axis at an angle of from about 30 to about 60 degrees.
5. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical portion of the hub comprises a circumferential groove between the first and second ends, and wherein the groove is adapted to receive an elastic O-ring.
6. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the hub further comprises a pair of wedged abutments on the exterior surface of the cylindrical portion adjacent to the mating flange, and wherein the wedged abutments are located at opposing points on the cylindrical portion and are adapted to engage the clamp.
7. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the clamp comprises:
a base wall having a top, an interior side and opposing ends;
a pair of side walls extending from the interior side of the opposing ends to a pair of distal ends and having a top corresponding to the top of the base wall;
a retainer connected to the top of the base wall; and a pair of tabs extending from the tops of the distal ends of the side walls, wherein the base wall and the pair of side walls define an interior.
a base wall having a top, an interior side and opposing ends;
a pair of side walls extending from the interior side of the opposing ends to a pair of distal ends and having a top corresponding to the top of the base wall;
a retainer connected to the top of the base wall; and a pair of tabs extending from the tops of the distal ends of the side walls, wherein the base wall and the pair of side walls define an interior.
8. The adjustable connector according to claim 7, wherein the base and the pair of side walls are arcuately shaped and correspond to the cylindrical portion of the hub.
9. The adjustable connector according to claim 8, wherein the hub further comprises a pair of wedged abutments adjacent to the first end on the exterior surface, and wherein the pair of wedged abutments are adapted to engage the pair of tabs of the clamp.
10. The adjustable connector according to claim 9, wherein the retainer extends upwardly from the top of the base wall to a lip, wherein the lip extends towards the interior of the clamp.
11. The adjustable connector according to claim 10, wherein the lip has a recessed portion that is adapted to receive the flanged end of the body.
12. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the flanged end has indicia of the angular disposition of the adjustable connector.
13. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the cable connecting end of the body is threaded and wherein the threaded second end of the hub is adapted to receive a cable.
14. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the coupling nut has first and second ends with an axial bore extending therebetween, a perimetrical edge extending around the perimeter of the axial bore at the first end and a plurality of notches located on the first end adjacent to the perimetrical edge, and wherein the plurality of notches engage the clamp when the coupling nut is threaded onto the second end of the hub.
15. The adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the mating flange has a raised edge on the outer perimeter and a mating surface between the opening in the cylindrical portion and the raised edge.
16. An adjustable connector for electrical cables, the adjustable connector comprising:
a body having a longitudinal axis, a flanged end, a cable connecting end and an aperture extending therebetween, wherein the flanged end has a face that is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis;
a hub comprising a cylindrical portion and a mating flange, wherein the cylindrical portion has a central axis, an exterior surface, a pair of wedged abutments on the exterior surface, first and second ends and an opening extending therebetween, wherein the mating flange is connected to the first end and extends radially from the opening to an outer perimeter that is angularly disposed to the central axis, wherein the mating flange has a dovetail extending in an arc of at least 45 degrees around the outer perimeter, wherein the exterior surface adjacent the second end has a plurality of threads and wherein the pair of wedged abutments are adjacent to the mating flange on opposing sides of the cylindrical portion, and wherein the wedged abutments are adapted to engage the clamp;
a clamp comprising a base wall having a top, an interior side and opposing ends;
a pair of side walls extending from the interior side of the opposing ends to a pair of distal ends and having a top corresponding to the top of the base wall;
a retainer connected to the top of the base wall; and a pair of tabs extending from the tops of the distal ends of the side walls, wherein the base wall and the pair of side walls define an interior and wherein the tabs engage the wedged abutments; and a coupling nut, wherein the dovetail is adapted to receive the flanged end and the clamp is adapted to secure the flanged end to the mating flange, and wherein the coupling nut is installed on the threaded second end to secure the clamp in place.
a body having a longitudinal axis, a flanged end, a cable connecting end and an aperture extending therebetween, wherein the flanged end has a face that is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis;
a hub comprising a cylindrical portion and a mating flange, wherein the cylindrical portion has a central axis, an exterior surface, a pair of wedged abutments on the exterior surface, first and second ends and an opening extending therebetween, wherein the mating flange is connected to the first end and extends radially from the opening to an outer perimeter that is angularly disposed to the central axis, wherein the mating flange has a dovetail extending in an arc of at least 45 degrees around the outer perimeter, wherein the exterior surface adjacent the second end has a plurality of threads and wherein the pair of wedged abutments are adjacent to the mating flange on opposing sides of the cylindrical portion, and wherein the wedged abutments are adapted to engage the clamp;
a clamp comprising a base wall having a top, an interior side and opposing ends;
a pair of side walls extending from the interior side of the opposing ends to a pair of distal ends and having a top corresponding to the top of the base wall;
a retainer connected to the top of the base wall; and a pair of tabs extending from the tops of the distal ends of the side walls, wherein the base wall and the pair of side walls define an interior and wherein the tabs engage the wedged abutments; and a coupling nut, wherein the dovetail is adapted to receive the flanged end and the clamp is adapted to secure the flanged end to the mating flange, and wherein the coupling nut is installed on the threaded second end to secure the clamp in place.
17. The adjustable connector according to claim 16, wherein the flanged end of the body is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis at an angle of from about 30 to about 60 degrees and the first end of the hub is angularly disposed to the central axis at an angle of from about 30 to bout 60 degrees.
18. The adjustable connector according to claim 16, wherein the retainer extends upwardly from the top of the base wall to a lip, wherein the lip extends towards the interior of the clamp, and wherein the lip has a recessed portion that is adapted to receive the flanged end of the body.
19. The adjustable connector according to claim 16, wherein the cylindrical portion of the hub comprises a circumferential groove between the first and second ends, and wherein the groove is adapted to receive an elastic O-ring.
20. The adjustable connector according to claim 16, wherein the mating flange has a raised edge on the outer perimeter and a mating surface between the opening in the cylindrical portion and the raised edge.
21. An adjustable connector for electrical cables, the adjustable connector comprising:
a body having a longitudinal axis, a flanged end, a cable connecting end and an aperture extending therebetween, wherein the flanged end has a face that is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis;
a hub comprising a cylindrical portion and a mating flange, wherein the cylindrical portion has a central axis, an exterior surface, a pair of wedged abutments on the exterior surface, first and second ends and an opening extending therebetween, wherein the mating flange is connected to the first end and extends radially from the opening to an outer perimeter that is angularly disposed to the central axis, wherein the mating flange has a raised edge on the outer perimeter and a mating surface between the opening in the cylindrical portion and the raised edge and a dovetail extending in an arc of at least 45 degrees around the outer perimeter, wherein the exterior surface adjacent the second end has a plurality of threads and wherein the pair of wedged abutments are adjacent to the mating flange on opposing sides of the cylindrical portion, and wherein the wedged abutments are adapted to engage the clamp;
a clamp comprising a base wall having a top, an interior side and opposing ends;
a pair of side walls extending from the interior side of the opposing ends to a pair of distal ends and having a top corresponding to the top of the base wall;
a retainer connected to the top of the base wall; and a pair of tabs extending from the tops of the distal ends of the side walls, wherein the base wall and the pair of side walls define an interior, wherein the base and the pair of side walls are arcuately shaped and correspond to the cylindrical portion of the hub, and wherein the tabs engage the wedged abutments; and a coupling nut, wherein the dovetail is adapted to receive the flanged end and the clamp is adapted to secure the flanged end to the mating flange, and wherein the coupling nut is installed on the threaded second end to secure the clamp in place.
a body having a longitudinal axis, a flanged end, a cable connecting end and an aperture extending therebetween, wherein the flanged end has a face that is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis;
a hub comprising a cylindrical portion and a mating flange, wherein the cylindrical portion has a central axis, an exterior surface, a pair of wedged abutments on the exterior surface, first and second ends and an opening extending therebetween, wherein the mating flange is connected to the first end and extends radially from the opening to an outer perimeter that is angularly disposed to the central axis, wherein the mating flange has a raised edge on the outer perimeter and a mating surface between the opening in the cylindrical portion and the raised edge and a dovetail extending in an arc of at least 45 degrees around the outer perimeter, wherein the exterior surface adjacent the second end has a plurality of threads and wherein the pair of wedged abutments are adjacent to the mating flange on opposing sides of the cylindrical portion, and wherein the wedged abutments are adapted to engage the clamp;
a clamp comprising a base wall having a top, an interior side and opposing ends;
a pair of side walls extending from the interior side of the opposing ends to a pair of distal ends and having a top corresponding to the top of the base wall;
a retainer connected to the top of the base wall; and a pair of tabs extending from the tops of the distal ends of the side walls, wherein the base wall and the pair of side walls define an interior, wherein the base and the pair of side walls are arcuately shaped and correspond to the cylindrical portion of the hub, and wherein the tabs engage the wedged abutments; and a coupling nut, wherein the dovetail is adapted to receive the flanged end and the clamp is adapted to secure the flanged end to the mating flange, and wherein the coupling nut is installed on the threaded second end to secure the clamp in place.
22. The adjustable connector according to claim 21, wherein the flanged end of the body is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis at an angle of from about 30 to 60 degrees and the first end of the hub is angularly disposed to the central axis at an angle of from about 30 to 60 degrees.
23. The adjustable connector according to claim 21, wherein the retainer extends upwardly from the top of the base wall to a lip, wherein the lip extends towards the interior of the clamp, and wherein the lip has a recessed portion that is adapted to receive the flanged end of the body.
24. The adjustable connector according to claim 21, wherein the cylindrical portion of the hub comprises a circumferential groove between the first and second ends, and wherein the groove is adapted to receive an elastic O-ring.
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| WO2012085626A1 (en) * | 2010-12-23 | 2012-06-28 | Metis Holdings, Llc | Cable adapter and adapted system |
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| WO2012085626A1 (en) * | 2010-12-23 | 2012-06-28 | Metis Holdings, Llc | Cable adapter and adapted system |
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