EP1394900B1 - Connector for two electrical power cables and connection including this connector - Google Patents

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EP1394900B1
EP1394900B1 EP03300099A EP03300099A EP1394900B1 EP 1394900 B1 EP1394900 B1 EP 1394900B1 EP 03300099 A EP03300099 A EP 03300099A EP 03300099 A EP03300099 A EP 03300099A EP 1394900 B1 EP1394900 B1 EP 1394900B1
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  • the present invention relates to a connector of two cables electrical energy and a connection comprising such a connector.
  • a cable connection comprising such a connector is known to Patent Document GB 2,254,739.
  • the connector used in this known cable connection is covered with an insulating sheath retractable to hot.
  • the sheath is positioned above the connector and is retracted by heating then, after the heating operation, remains in position retracted.
  • This sheath thus tends to take the form of the connector which is below it and the insulation of each cable.
  • an insulating putty sheet is wrapped around the connector before the retraction of the sheath.
  • the difference in diameter between the insulating envelope and the connector is essentially due to the fact that this set of screwed contacts generally covers a large range of sections, for example from 50 to 300 mm 2 , and is therefore larger than the insulating envelope. of each cable.
  • a screw connector is for example known from patent document GB 2 262 396.
  • the connector has an eccentric arrangement with respect to the conductor. This is due to the presence of the screws which further increase the dimensional difference between the insulating jacket and the connector. The heads of the screws and tappings make sharp points on the surface of the connector.
  • the insulating sheath can not faithfully follow the contours of the insulating jacket of each cable and the connector surfaces, and that the insulating putty is exposed to an excessive electric field just at the most critical locations on the plane. electric. This is a problem that can lead to breakdown of the connection especially for applications from 10 kVolt.
  • connection is provided with two molded rubber semiconductor covers covering part of the insulation of the corresponding cable and joining each other above of the connector, each of said covers having an internal shape adapted to be engaged above the connector and to fill the space formed by the difference in size between the connector and the envelope insulation of the corresponding cable.
  • the insulating envelope can be shrink over several millimeters and up to 10 mm. Such a connector is therefore not suited to ensure this recovery over time and in case of shrinkage of the insulating envelope, a conventional shrinkage on this type of cable, an empty space is created conducive to breakdowns as it was seen above.
  • the invention proposes to solve this technical problem and to this does it relates to a connector of two electrical power cables of medium voltage, each comprising a driver surrounded by a insulating jacket, connector having tubular screwed contacts and intended to connect together exposed ends of drivers engaged in the contacts and held by means of screws, connector having at least one end thereof an extension means integral with the connector and intended to cover part of the insulating envelope cable, characterized in that said covering means covers the insulating envelope over a length greater than 10 mm.
  • the extension means is disposed during setting up the connector, without additional manipulation.
  • said covering means covers the envelope insulation for a length of between 10 and 20 mm.
  • said extension means has a rounded free end.
  • the extension means is consisting of a rigid annular flange disposed at the periphery of the connector.
  • the flange is an integral part of the connector.
  • the extension means is consisting of a flexible semiconductor rubber skirt attached to the periphery of the connector.
  • the invention also relates to a connection of two cables of medium voltage electrical energy, each having at least one conductor surrounded by an insulating envelope, connection comprising a connector as specified above and an insulating sheath suitable for cover intimately at least the connector.
  • the space between the connector and the envelope insulation of the corresponding cable is filled with a layer of insulating mastic.
  • This layer of insulating putty is provided by the insulating sheath during its retraction and serves to fill any remaining air pockets.
  • the space between the insulating mastic layer and each screw is filled with conductive mastic or a bonnet of semiconductor material.
  • the following description relates to the connection of two cables medium voltage of more than 10 kV.
  • single conductor cables described the invention also applies to multi-conductor cables.
  • FIG. 1 therefore represents a connector according to the invention according to a first embodiment.
  • This connector 1 of conductors is composed in a manner known in itself of a cylindrical body pierced with two longitudinal cylindrical orifices 2, 3 said contacts and intended to receive the ends of conductors, once bare cable ends.
  • longitudinal orifices 2, 3 respectively open threaded bores 4, 5 for receiving each a locking screw ensuring the electrical contact of each driver.
  • the connector 1 has at each of its ends a means of integral extension of the connector 1 consisting of a flange rigid ring 6, 7 disposed at the periphery of the connector, plus precisely of external diameter equal to that of the connector and diameter greater than that of the insulation of the largest cable of the covered range.
  • the covering means covers the insulating envelope 11 over a length greater than 10 mm and preferably between 10 and 20 mm.
  • the flange 6, 7 is of a length of about 15 mm.
  • the flange 6 is preferably an integral part of the connector 1 and its free end is rounded.
  • Figure 2 partially shows a connection of two cables with the connector shown in Figure 1. This connection being symmetrical with respect to a vertical axis seen in the figure, only a cable connected is represented.
  • the cable is stripped at its end and the conductor 10 is nested in the contact 2, the insulating envelope 11 of the cable coming close to the end of the contact 2.
  • the semiconductor coating 12 covering the envelope 11 is in turn removed over a longer length to be covered by the insulating sheath 20 retractable hot or cold, itself coated with a semiconductor layer 21.
  • the screws 8 of the connector are screwed to clamp the conductor 10 against the connector wall and the space above each screw 8 is filled with conductive mastic or a bonnet of semiconductor material 9.
  • the retractable sheath 20 is place and comes to marry the outer contour of connector 1 and cable.
  • the flange 6 thus protrudes above the insulating envelope 11 of the cable and screen form in this transition area.
  • the sheath 20 is applied thereto leaving a relatively large space between on the one hand the flange 6 and the insulating casing 11 of the cable and, on the other hand, the sheath 20 and this envelope 11.
  • This space is easily filled with insulating mastic 13 which also fills the interfaces between the sheath 20 and the connector 1 and the insulating jacket 20 of the cable, the sealant chasing the air and ensuring a connection with good electrical resistance.
  • This layer of insulating mastic is brought by the insulating sheath during its retraction.
  • FIG. 3 represents a connector according to the invention according to a second embodiment.
  • This connector 1 'of conductors is composed in known manner in of a cylindrical body pierced by two longitudinal cylindrical orifices 2 ', 3' once the cable ends are stripped. In these holes longitudinal 2 ', 3' respectively open threaded bores 4 ', 5' intended to each receive a locking screw ensuring the electrical contact of each driver.
  • the connector 1 ' has at each of its ends a means of integral extension of the connector 1 'consisting of a flexible skirt 6', 7 ' semiconductor rubber attached to the periphery of the connector, plus with a smaller external diameter than the connector and internal diameter adapted to the diameter of the insulating envelope of the smallest cable of the range covered, the end of this skirt being rounded.
  • the skirt 6 ', 7' forms a extension of a length of about 15 mm.
  • Figure 4 partially shows a connection of two cables with the connector shown in Figure 3. This connection being symmetrical with respect to a vertical axis seen in the figure, only a cable connected is represented.
  • the cable is stripped at its end and the conductor 10 is nested in the contact 2 ', the insulating envelope 11 of the cable coming close to the end of the connector 1 '.
  • the semiconductor coating 12 covering sheath 11 is removed for a longer length to be covered by the insulating sheath 20 retractable hot or cold, itself coated with a semiconductor layer 21.
  • the screws 8 'of the connector are screwed to clamp the conductor 10 against the connector wall and the space above each screw 8 'is filled with conductive mastic or a cover in semiconductor material 9 '.
  • the retractable sheath 20 is put into place and comes to marry the outer contour of the connector 1 'and the cable, providing a layer of insulating mastic 13 which fills the irregularities of remaining surface.
  • the skirt 6 'thus protrudes on the insulating jacket 11 of the cable, intimately covers thanks to its flexibility this envelope 11 and form screen in this transition zone.
  • the internal diameter of the skirt 6 ' is chosen to fit the smallest diameter of the cable insulation to be connected by the connector 1 '.
  • the interfaces between the sheath 20 and the connector 1 and the envelope insulation 20 of the cable are filled with insulating mastic 13.

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The cylindrical block connector has two axial holes to receive the stripped ends of conductors. Within each hole there is a threaded lateral hole (4,5), receiving a locking screw. An insulating sleeve fits over the cable and connector. The connector comprises a cylindrical block pierced by two longitudinal cylindrical orifices (2,3), serving as contacts intended to receive the ends of conductors after these conductor ends have been stripped of insulation. Within each cylindrical orifice there is a threaded hole (4,5), perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, intended to receive a locking screw. At each end of the cylindrical block there is a peripheral skirt (6,7) defining a recess which is of the same diameter as the un-stripped cable. This covers the cable insulation for a length of between 10 and 20 mm. A further insulating sleeve then fits over a section of the cable outside the connector, and around the body of the connector itself.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un connecteur de deux câbles d'énergie électrique et une connexion comportant un tel connecteur.The present invention relates to a connector of two cables electrical energy and a connection comprising such a connector.

Elle concerne plus précisément un connecteur de deux câbles d'énergie électrique de moyenne tension, comportant chacun un conducteur entouré d'une enveloppe isolante et éventuellement d'une couche semi-conductrice, connecteur comportant des contacts vissés tubulaires et destiné à connecter ensemble les extrémités mises à nu desdits conducteurs engagés dans lesdits contacts et maintenues au moyen de vis.It concerns more precisely a connector of two cables of medium voltage electrical energy, each having a conductor surrounded by an insulating envelope and possibly a semiconductor layer, connector having tubular screw contacts and for to connect together the exposed ends of said conductors engaged in said contacts and held by means of screws.

Une connexion de câble comportant un tel connecteur est connue du document de brevet GB 2 254 739. Le connecteur utilisé dans cette connexion de câble connue est couvert d'une gaine isolante rétractable à chaud. La gaine est positionnée au-dessus du connecteur et est rétractée par chauffage puis, après l'opération de chauffage, reste en position rétractée. Cette gaine tend donc à prendre la forme du connecteur qui est en dessous d'elle et de l'enveloppe isolante de chacun des câbles. Cependant, il reste toujours des espaces libres aux emplacements où le diamètre change, c'est-à-dire entre l'enveloppe isolante et le connecteur, ainsi que des espaces libres à cause de l'irrégularité de forme du connecteur, en particulier les têtes des vis. Dans cette solution connue, pour combler les espaces libres, une feuille de mastic isolant est enroulé autour du connecteur avant la rétraction de la gaine.A cable connection comprising such a connector is known to Patent Document GB 2,254,739. The connector used in this known cable connection is covered with an insulating sheath retractable to hot. The sheath is positioned above the connector and is retracted by heating then, after the heating operation, remains in position retracted. This sheath thus tends to take the form of the connector which is below it and the insulation of each cable. However, there are still free spaces at locations where the diameter change, ie between the insulating enclosure and the connector, as well as free spaces due to the irregular shape of the connector, in particular the heads of the screws. In this known solution, to fill the spaces free, an insulating putty sheet is wrapped around the connector before the retraction of the sheath.

La différence de diamètre entre l'enveloppe isolante et le connecteur est essentiellement due au fait que cet ensemble de contacts vissés couvre généralement une plage importante de sections, par exemple de 50 à 300 mm2, et est donc plus grande que l'enveloppe isolante de chaque câble. Un tel connecteur vissé est par exemple connu du document de brevet GB 2 262 396. De plus, le connecteur a une disposition excentrée par rapport au conducteur. Ceci est dû à la présence des vis qui augmentent encore la différence dimensionnelle entre l'enveloppe isolante et le connecteur. Les têtes des vis et des taraudages font des points vifs sur la surface du connecteur. Le résultat est que la gaine isolante ne peut pas suivre fidèlement les contours de l'enveloppe isolante de chaque câble et des surfaces du connecteur, et que le mastic isolant est exposé à un champ électrique trop important juste aux emplacements les plus critiques sur le plan électrique. Ceci est un problème qui peut mener au claquage de la connexion surtout pour des applications à partir de 10 kVolts.The difference in diameter between the insulating envelope and the connector is essentially due to the fact that this set of screwed contacts generally covers a large range of sections, for example from 50 to 300 mm 2 , and is therefore larger than the insulating envelope. of each cable. Such a screw connector is for example known from patent document GB 2 262 396. In addition, the connector has an eccentric arrangement with respect to the conductor. This is due to the presence of the screws which further increase the dimensional difference between the insulating jacket and the connector. The heads of the screws and tappings make sharp points on the surface of the connector. The result is that the insulating sheath can not faithfully follow the contours of the insulating jacket of each cable and the connector surfaces, and that the insulating putty is exposed to an excessive electric field just at the most critical locations on the plane. electric. This is a problem that can lead to breakdown of the connection especially for applications from 10 kVolt.

Une solution a été proposée qui est décrite dans le document de brevet EP 1 206 024.A solution has been proposed which is described in the EP Patent 1 206 024.

Selon cette solution antérieure, la connexion est pourvue de deux capots moulés en caoutchouc semi-conducteur couvrant une partie de l'enveloppe isolante du câble correspondant et se rejoignant l'un l'autre au-dessus du connecteur, chacun desdits capots ayant une forme interne adaptée pour être engagé au-dessus du connecteur et pour remplir l'espace formé par la différence de dimension entre le connecteur et l'enveloppe isolante du câble correspondant.According to this prior solution, the connection is provided with two molded rubber semiconductor covers covering part of the insulation of the corresponding cable and joining each other above of the connector, each of said covers having an internal shape adapted to be engaged above the connector and to fill the space formed by the difference in size between the connector and the envelope insulation of the corresponding cable.

Un tel agencement fournit un résultat électrique satisfaisant mais est de montage problématique. En effet, ces deux capots séparés entre eux et séparés du connecteur doivent être enfilés sur les extrémités de câble avant réalisation de la connexion des câbles par le connecteur et ensuite repoussés sur le connecteur avant mise en place de la gaine isolante.Such an arrangement provides a satisfactory electrical result but is problematic mounting. Indeed, these two covers separated from each other and separated from the connector must be threaded onto the front cable ends making the connection of the cables by the connector and then pushed back onto the connector before inserting the insulating sheath.

Il a par ailleurs été proposé dans le document de brevet DE 27 40 232 un connecteur de deux câbles d'énergie électrique, comportant chacun un conducteur entouré d'une enveloppe isolante, connecteur comportant des contacts vissés tubulaires et destiné à connecter ensemble les extrémités mises à nu des conducteurs engagées dans les contacts et maintenues au moyen de vis. Ce connecteur comporte à ses extrémités un prolongement faisant partie du connecteur et destiné à couvrir une partie de l'enveloppe isolante du câble. Ce recouvrement est d'une longueur de l'ordre de quelques millimètres.It has moreover been proposed in patent document DE 27 40 232 a connector of two electrical power cables, each comprising a conductor surrounded by an insulating envelope, a connector comprising tubular screwed contacts and intended to connect together the ends exposed drivers engaged in contacts and maintained at medium of screws. This connector has at its ends an extension part of the connector and intended to cover part of the envelope insulating cable. This recovery is of a length of the order of a few millimeters.

Sur les câbles à moyenne tension, l'enveloppe isolante peut se rétracter sur plusieurs millimètres et jusqu'à 10 mm. Un tel connecteur n'est donc pas adapté à assurer ce recouvrement dans le temps et en cas de retrait de l'enveloppe isolante, retrait en soi classique sur ce type de câbles, un espace vide se crée propice aux claquages comme il a été vu plus haut.On medium voltage cables, the insulating envelope can be shrink over several millimeters and up to 10 mm. Such a connector is therefore not suited to ensure this recovery over time and in case of shrinkage of the insulating envelope, a conventional shrinkage on this type of cable, an empty space is created conducive to breakdowns as it was seen above.

L'invention se propose de résoudre ce problème technique et pour ce faire, elle concerne un connecteur de deux câbles d'énergie électrique de moyenne tension, comportant chacun un conducteur entouré d'une enveloppe isolante, connecteur comportant des contacts vissés tubulaires et destiné à connecter ensemble les extrémités mises à nu des conducteurs engagées dans les contacts et maintenues au moyen de vis, connecteur comportant à au moins une de ses extrémités un moyen de prolongement solidaire du connecteur et destiné à couvrir une partie de l'enveloppe isolante du câble, caractérisé en ce que ledit moyen de recouvrement couvre l'enveloppe isolante sur une longueur supérieure à 10 mm.The invention proposes to solve this technical problem and to this does it relates to a connector of two electrical power cables of medium voltage, each comprising a driver surrounded by a insulating jacket, connector having tubular screwed contacts and intended to connect together exposed ends of drivers engaged in the contacts and held by means of screws, connector having at least one end thereof an extension means integral with the connector and intended to cover part of the insulating envelope cable, characterized in that said covering means covers the insulating envelope over a length greater than 10 mm.

Solidaire du connecteur, le moyen de prolongement est disposé lors de la mise en place du connecteur, sans manipulation supplémentaire.Solidarity of the connector, the extension means is disposed during setting up the connector, without additional manipulation.

De préférence, ledit moyen de recouvrement couvre l'enveloppe isolante sur une longueur comprise entre 10 et 20 mm.Preferably, said covering means covers the envelope insulation for a length of between 10 and 20 mm.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, ledit moyen de prolongement comporte une extrémité libre arrondie.According to a preferred embodiment, said extension means has a rounded free end.

Ce moyen de prolongement fait saillie au-dessus de l'enveloppe isolante du câble ou sur cette enveloppe et forme écran dans cette zone de transition d'extrémité du connecteur, où des champs électriques importants existent, les contraintes électriques locales pouvant entraíner des décharges partielles et des défauts de la connexion. Grâce à son extrémité libre arrondie, l'écran formé assure une bonne distribution des champs électriques.This means of extension protrudes above the envelope cable insulation or on this envelope and screen form in this area of end transition of the connector, where important electric fields exist, local electrical constraints may lead to discharges partial and faulty connection. Thanks to its free end rounded, the formed screen ensures a good distribution of the fields electric.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, le moyen de prolongement est constitué d'une bride annulaire rigide disposée à la périphérie du connecteur.According to a first embodiment, the extension means is consisting of a rigid annular flange disposed at the periphery of the connector.

De préférence, la bride est une partie intégrante du connecteur.Preferably, the flange is an integral part of the connector.

Selon un second mode de réalisation, le moyen de prolongement est constitué d'une jupe flexible de caoutchouc semi-conducteur fixée à la périphérie du connecteur. According to a second embodiment, the extension means is consisting of a flexible semiconductor rubber skirt attached to the periphery of the connector.

L'invention concerne également une connexion de deux câbles d'énergie électrique de moyenne tension, comportant chacun au moins un conducteur entouré d'une enveloppe isolante, connexion comportant un connecteur tel que précisé ci-dessus et une gaine isolante adaptée pour couvrir intimement au moins le connecteur.The invention also relates to a connection of two cables of medium voltage electrical energy, each having at least one conductor surrounded by an insulating envelope, connection comprising a connector as specified above and an insulating sheath suitable for cover intimately at least the connector.

Avantageusement, l'espace entre le connecteur et l'enveloppe isolante du câble correspondant est rempli d'une couche de mastic isolant.Advantageously, the space between the connector and the envelope insulation of the corresponding cable is filled with a layer of insulating mastic.

Cette couche de mastic isolant est apportée par la gaine isolante pendant sa rétraction et sert à remplir toutes poches d'air restantes.This layer of insulating putty is provided by the insulating sheath during its retraction and serves to fill any remaining air pockets.

De préférence, l'espace entre la couche de mastic isolant et chaque vis est rempli de mastic conducteur ou d'un capot en matériau semi-conducteur.Preferably, the space between the insulating mastic layer and each screw is filled with conductive mastic or a bonnet of semiconductor material.

L'invention est décrite ci-après plus en détail à l'aide de figures ne représentant que des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un connecteur conforme à l'invention selon un premier mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 2 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale d'une connexion de deux câbles conforme à l'invention selon ce premier mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un connecteur conforme à l'invention selon un second mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 4 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale d'une connexion conforme à l'invention selon ce second mode de réalisation.
    • The invention is described below in more detail with the aid of figures representing only preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a connector according to the invention according to a first embodiment.
  • Figure 2 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of a connection of two cables according to the invention according to this first embodiment.
  • Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a connector according to the invention according to a second embodiment.
  • Figure 4 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of a connection according to the invention according to this second embodiment.

    • La description qui suit est relative à la connexion de deux câbles moyenne tension de plus de 10 kV. Bien que des câbles à conducteur unique soient décrits, l'invention s'applique également à des câbles multi-conducteurs.The following description relates to the connection of two cables medium voltage of more than 10 kV. Although single conductor cables described, the invention also applies to multi-conductor cables.

    La figure 1 représente donc un connecteur conforme à l'invention selon un premier mode de réalisation.FIG. 1 therefore represents a connector according to the invention according to a first embodiment.

    Ce connecteur 1 de conducteurs se compose de façon connue en soi d'un corps cylindrique percé de deux orifices cylindriques longitudinaux 2, 3 dits contacts et destinés à recevoir les extrémités de conducteurs, une fois les extrémités de câble dénudées. Dans ces orifices longitudinaux 2, 3 débouchent respectivement des alésages filetés 4, 5 destinés à recevoir chacun une vis de blocage assurant le contact électrique de chaque conducteur. Le connecteur 1 comporte à chacune de ses extrémités un moyen de prolongement solidaire du connecteur 1 constitué d'une bride annulaire rigide 6, 7 disposée à la périphérie du connecteur, plus précisément de diamètre externe égale à celui du connecteur et de diamètre interne supérieur à celui de l'enveloppe isolante du plus grand câble de la gamme couverte. Le moyen de recouvrement couvre l'enveloppe isolante 11 sur une longueur supérieure à 10 mm et de préférence, comprise entre 10 et 20 mm.This connector 1 of conductors is composed in a manner known in itself of a cylindrical body pierced with two longitudinal cylindrical orifices 2, 3 said contacts and intended to receive the ends of conductors, once bare cable ends. In these longitudinal orifices 2, 3 respectively open threaded bores 4, 5 for receiving each a locking screw ensuring the electrical contact of each driver. The connector 1 has at each of its ends a means of integral extension of the connector 1 consisting of a flange rigid ring 6, 7 disposed at the periphery of the connector, plus precisely of external diameter equal to that of the connector and diameter greater than that of the insulation of the largest cable of the covered range. The covering means covers the insulating envelope 11 over a length greater than 10 mm and preferably between 10 and 20 mm.

    Dans le mode de réalisation préféré ici décrit, la bride 6, 7 est d'une longueur d'environ 15 mm.In the preferred embodiment described here, the flange 6, 7 is of a length of about 15 mm.

    La bride 6 est de préférence une partie intégrante du connecteur 1 et son extrémité libre est arrondie.The flange 6 is preferably an integral part of the connector 1 and its free end is rounded.

    La figure 2 représente partiellement une connexion de deux câbles avec le connecteur représenté sur la figure 1. Cette connexion étant symétrique par rapport à un axe vertical vu sur la figure, seul un câble connecté est représenté.Figure 2 partially shows a connection of two cables with the connector shown in Figure 1. This connection being symmetrical with respect to a vertical axis seen in the figure, only a cable connected is represented.

    Le câble est dénudé à son extrémité et le conducteur 10 est emboíté dans le contact 2, l'enveloppe isolante 11 du câble venant à proximité de l'extrémité du contact 2. Le revêtement semi-conducteur 12 recouvrant l'enveloppe 11 est quant à lui retiré sur une plus grande longueur afin d'être recouvert par la gaine isolante 20 rétractable à chaud ou à froid, elle-même revêtue d'une couche semi-conductrice 21. Les vis 8 du connecteur sont vissées pour serrer le conducteur 10 contre la paroi du connecteur et l'espace au-dessus de chaque vis 8 est rempli de mastic conducteur ou d'un capot en matériau semi-conducteur 9. La gaine rétractable 20 est mise en place et vient épouser le contour externe du connecteur 1 et du câble.The cable is stripped at its end and the conductor 10 is nested in the contact 2, the insulating envelope 11 of the cable coming close to the end of the contact 2. The semiconductor coating 12 covering the envelope 11 is in turn removed over a longer length to be covered by the insulating sheath 20 retractable hot or cold, itself coated with a semiconductor layer 21. The screws 8 of the connector are screwed to clamp the conductor 10 against the connector wall and the space above each screw 8 is filled with conductive mastic or a bonnet of semiconductor material 9. The retractable sheath 20 is place and comes to marry the outer contour of connector 1 and cable.

    La bride 6 fait donc saillie au-dessus de l'enveloppe isolante 11 du câble et forme écran dans cette zone de transition. The flange 6 thus protrudes above the insulating envelope 11 of the cable and screen form in this transition area.

    Compte tenu de la bride annulaire 6, la gaine 20 s'applique sur celle-ci laissant un espace relativement important entre d'une part la bride 6 et l'enveloppe isolante 11 du câble et entre d'autre part le gaine 20 et cette enveloppe 11. Cet espace est aisément rempli de mastic isolant 13 qui remplit également les interfaces entre la gaine 20 et le connecteur 1 et l'enveloppe isolante 20 du câble, le mastic chassant l'air et assurant une connexion à bonne tenue électrique. Cette couche de mastic isolant est apportée par la gaine isolante pendant sa rétraction.Given the annular flange 6, the sheath 20 is applied thereto leaving a relatively large space between on the one hand the flange 6 and the insulating casing 11 of the cable and, on the other hand, the sheath 20 and this envelope 11. This space is easily filled with insulating mastic 13 which also fills the interfaces between the sheath 20 and the connector 1 and the insulating jacket 20 of the cable, the sealant chasing the air and ensuring a connection with good electrical resistance. This layer of insulating mastic is brought by the insulating sheath during its retraction.

    La figure 3 représente un connecteur conforme à l'invention selon un second mode de réalisation.FIG. 3 represents a connector according to the invention according to a second embodiment.

    Ce connecteur 1' de conducteurs se compose de façon connue en soi d'un corps cylindrique percé de deux orifices cylindriques longitudinaux 2', 3' une fois les extrémités de câble dénudées. Dans ces orifices longitudinaux 2', 3' débouchent respectivement des alésages filetés 4', 5' destinés à recevoir chacun une vis de blocage assurant le contact électrique de chaque conducteur.This connector 1 'of conductors is composed in known manner in of a cylindrical body pierced by two longitudinal cylindrical orifices 2 ', 3' once the cable ends are stripped. In these holes longitudinal 2 ', 3' respectively open threaded bores 4 ', 5' intended to each receive a locking screw ensuring the electrical contact of each driver.

    Le connecteur 1' comporte à chacune de ses extrémités un moyen de prolongement solidaire du connecteur 1' constitué d'une jupe flexible 6', 7' de caoutchouc semi-conducteur fixée à la périphérie du connecteur, plus précisément de diamètre externe inférieur à celui du connecteur et de diamètre interne adapté au diamètre de l'enveloppe isolante du plus petit câble de la gamme couverte, l'extrémité de cette jupe étant arrondie.The connector 1 'has at each of its ends a means of integral extension of the connector 1 'consisting of a flexible skirt 6', 7 ' semiconductor rubber attached to the periphery of the connector, plus with a smaller external diameter than the connector and internal diameter adapted to the diameter of the insulating envelope of the smallest cable of the range covered, the end of this skirt being rounded.

    Dans le mode de réalisation préféré ici décrit, la jupe 6', 7' forme un prolongement d'une longueur d'environ 15 mm.In the preferred embodiment described here, the skirt 6 ', 7' forms a extension of a length of about 15 mm.

    La figure 4 représente partiellement une connexion de deux câbles avec le connecteur représenté sur la figure 3. Cette connexion étant symétrique par rapport à un axe vertical vu sur la figure, seul un câble connecté est représenté.Figure 4 partially shows a connection of two cables with the connector shown in Figure 3. This connection being symmetrical with respect to a vertical axis seen in the figure, only a cable connected is represented.

    Le câble est dénudé à son extrémité et le conducteur 10 est emboíté dans le contact 2', l'enveloppe isolante 11 du câble venant à proximité de l'extrémité du connecteur 1'. Le revêtement semi-conducteur 12 recouvrant la gaine 11 est quant à lui retiré sur une plus grande longueur afin d'être recouvert par la gaine isolante 20 rétractable à chaud ou à froid, elle-même revêtue d'une couche semi-conductrice 21. Les vis 8' du connecteur sont vissées pour serrer le conducteur 10 contre la paroi du connecteur et l'espace au-dessus de chaque vis 8' est rempli de mastic conducteur ou d'un capot en matériau semi-conducteur 9'. La gaine rétractable 20 est mise en place et vient épouser le contour externe du connecteur 1' et du câble, apportant une couche de mastic isolant 13 qui remplit les irrégularités de surface restantes.The cable is stripped at its end and the conductor 10 is nested in the contact 2 ', the insulating envelope 11 of the cable coming close to the end of the connector 1 '. The semiconductor coating 12 covering sheath 11 is removed for a longer length to be covered by the insulating sheath 20 retractable hot or cold, itself coated with a semiconductor layer 21. The screws 8 'of the connector are screwed to clamp the conductor 10 against the connector wall and the space above each screw 8 'is filled with conductive mastic or a cover in semiconductor material 9 '. The retractable sheath 20 is put into place and comes to marry the outer contour of the connector 1 'and the cable, providing a layer of insulating mastic 13 which fills the irregularities of remaining surface.

    La jupe 6' fait donc saillie sur l'enveloppe isolante 11 du câble, recouvre intimement grâce à sa flexibilité cette enveloppe 11 et forme écran dans cette zone de transition. Le diamètre interne de la jupe 6' est choisie pour s'adapter au diamètre le plus petit de l'enveloppe isolante des câbles devant être connectés par le connecteur 1'. Pour des diamètres d'enveloppe isolante supérieure, la jupe 6' s'expanse par élasticité pour entourer cette enveloppe isolante.The skirt 6 'thus protrudes on the insulating jacket 11 of the cable, intimately covers thanks to its flexibility this envelope 11 and form screen in this transition zone. The internal diameter of the skirt 6 'is chosen to fit the smallest diameter of the cable insulation to be connected by the connector 1 '. For envelope diameters insulating upper, the skirt 6 'elastically expands to surround this insulating envelope.

    Les interfaces entre la gaine 20 et le connecteur 1 et l'enveloppe isolante 20 du câble sont remplies de mastic isolant 13.The interfaces between the sheath 20 and the connector 1 and the envelope insulation 20 of the cable are filled with insulating mastic 13.

    Claims (10)

    1. Connector for two medium voltage electric power cables, each comprising at least one conductor (10) surrounded by an insulating jacket (11), connector (1,1') comprising tubular screwed contacts (2,3,2',3'), and intended to connect together the stripped ends of said conductors engaged in said contacts and held in place by means of screws (8,8'), said connector comprising at least at one of its ends an extension means (6,7,6',7') joined to the connector and intended to cover part of the insulating jacket (11) of the cable, characterized in that said covering means covers the insulating jacket (11) over a length of more than 10 mm.
    2. Connector as in claim 1, characterized in that said covering means covers the insulating jacket (11) over a length of between 10 and 20 mm.
    3. Connector as in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said extension means (6,7,6',7') comprises a free, rounded end.
    4. Connector as in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said extension means consists of a rigid annular flange (6) arranged on the periphery of the connector (1).
    5. Connector as in claim 4, characterized in that said flange (6) is an integral part of said connector (1).
    6. Connector as in any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said extension means consists of a flexible skirt (6') in semiconductor rubber attached to the periphery of the connector (1').
    7. Connection of two medium voltage electric power cables each comprising at least one conductor (10) surrounded by an insulating jacket (11), said connection comprising a connector (1,1') as in any of the preceding claims and an insulating sheath (20) adapted to closely cover at least said connector.
    8. Connection as in claim 7, characterized in that the space between said connector (1,1') and the insulating jacket (11) of the corresponding cable is filled with an insulating sealant layer (13).
    9. Connection as in claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the space between the insulating sealant layer (13) and each screw (8,8') is filled with conductive sealant material.
    10. Connection as in claim 7 or 8 characterized in that the space between the insulating sealant layer (13) and each screw (8,8') is filled with a cover (9,9') in semiconductor material.
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