GB2486027A - Cable connection device - Google Patents

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GB2486027A
GB2486027A GB1020770.2A GB201020770A GB2486027A GB 2486027 A GB2486027 A GB 2486027A GB 201020770 A GB201020770 A GB 201020770A GB 2486027 A GB2486027 A GB 2486027A
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Scott Paul Dixon
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/582—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable the cable being clamped between assembled parts of the housing
    • H01R13/5829—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable the cable being clamped between assembled parts of the housing the clamping part being flexibly or hingedly connected to the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/48—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member
    • H01R4/4809—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member using a leaf spring to bias the conductor toward the busbar
    • H01R4/4828—Spring-activating arrangements mounted on or integrally formed with the spring housing
    • H01R4/48365—Spring-activating arrangements mounted on or integrally formed with the spring housing with integral release means

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Abstract

A cable connection device with a cable release lever can be applied to all switch gear within lighting circuits and power circuits within the electrical industry. The cable connecting device includes entry/exit points 12 for the exposed copper wires 11 that are connected via push fit method for attachment and connection of cables to device. Cable release lever 14 allows for wires to be released, all without damage to the wires and without the use of screws. Connection with electrical product such as a mains socket outlet is complete once the cable connection device is inserted into the relevant terminals on the back plate.

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Cable Connections
DESCRIPTION
This invention relates to a device that enables the connection of cables within electrical products.
When installing electrical products, cables are connected through the application of a screwed terminal connection.
However, the use of a conventional cable connection can lead to a number of difficulties. Due to the very nature of connecting the wires to the terminals using screws there is inevitable damage to the copper. This is particularly a problem with very thin wire as it is prone to snapping. If the screws are over tightened this can cause damage to the thread or, in some cases, if the wire cross threads with the screw, there may be no connection made at all. Also, connections can become loose as a result of under tightening of the screws. This can potentially lead to arching; a fire risk. Furthermore, the conventional method is extremely time consuming.
To overcome these problems, this invention proposes a connection that is based on a push fit /pull release lever connection. This connection is made between the electrical product and the cable allowing for a quick, safe and secure connection within these electrical products and also minimising damage to the wires.
The connection design can be applied to a number of different products dependant on the size of product required.
The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings Wi which: Figure 1 shows a representation of product outlook (front profile) I...
Figure 2 as above but of rear profile Figure 3a shows the cable connector (example is of Live wire, however the same applies for Earth and Neutral) Figure 3b shows the cable connector with the clamp device for push fit/pull release capabilities Figure 4 shows the cable connector in place in the Live terminal of the electrical product In figure 1; rocker switches 1 for onloff capabilities of electrical product When rocker switch is in off' * position, the. contacts are open; product not operational. When rocker switch is in on' position, the contacts are closed; product is then operational. Entry points 2 for connection point of standard plug fittings. Face plate 3 of electrical product can be in white plastic, wood or metal.
For example purposes the electrical product shown is a two gang switch socket; however the cable connection device can be applied to all switch gear within lighting circuits and power circuits.
In figure 2; Live terminal 4 containing the cable connecting device that will house the conductor from the brown (Live) cable. Neutral terminal 5 containing the cable connecting device that will house the conductor from the blue (Neutral) cable. Two Earth terminals 6 that will house the yellow/green (Earth) cable and that attach to the Earth bar 7. Screw terminals 8 attach the face plate to the rear back box.
Figure 3a; Outer encasing plastic walls of cable connection device 9 house the internal rnetal cable connections 10. Central to each metal section are entry points 12 for the copper wires from each cable; the metal between each allowing for conduction between the wires and therefore flow of electricity/continuity of circuit Stripped/exposed copper wires 11 are inserted into the entry points.
The cdble is then securely in place with cable insulation 13 up to the bottom edge of the cable connection device.
Figure 3b; As above. Also shown is the lever system 14 on the device that provides a push lock/lift releäé action for ease of removing tile copper wires within the metal entry points I2. by SimIy lIlting the lever the coppe wfrek can theh be Ieitibvbd.
Figure 4; Cable cohhection devices attached ôompteIy to each cable 15 and hsekted lilto the relevant terminals 1 within the rear of the face pldie 17. This is now a compleecl connection of the electrical product to the power supply. S.. S.
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Claims (4)

  1. CLAIMS1. A cable connection device comprising attachment means for attaching the device to an electrical product.
  2. 2. A cable connection device according to claim 1, in which the electrical connection is provided by means of a push fltlpull release system.
  3. 3. A cable connection device according to claim 1, in which the push fit/pull release lever system allows copper wires to be connected and released without damage.
  4. 4. A cable connection device according to any preceding claims! in which the cable is connected by way of a push fit method without the need for screws. p...S p SS pSS5S p SS I.... I * * * . SPS S P **
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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2267396A (en) * 1992-04-24 1993-12-01 John Wood Electric plug termination.
WO2001082419A1 (en) * 2000-04-19 2001-11-01 Pc Electric Ges.M.B.H. Socket-outlet
EP1555723A1 (en) * 2004-01-14 2005-07-20 Bals Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. Kg Terminal fitting without screw
EP1798821A2 (en) * 2005-12-15 2007-06-20 MBM Elettronica S.r.L. Terminal box for electrical connections
WO2007121712A1 (en) * 2006-04-20 2007-11-01 Bjb Gmbh & Co. Kg Electrical connection element

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2267396A (en) * 1992-04-24 1993-12-01 John Wood Electric plug termination.
WO2001082419A1 (en) * 2000-04-19 2001-11-01 Pc Electric Ges.M.B.H. Socket-outlet
EP1555723A1 (en) * 2004-01-14 2005-07-20 Bals Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. Kg Terminal fitting without screw
EP1798821A2 (en) * 2005-12-15 2007-06-20 MBM Elettronica S.r.L. Terminal box for electrical connections
WO2007121712A1 (en) * 2006-04-20 2007-11-01 Bjb Gmbh & Co. Kg Electrical connection element

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