US3290746A - Electrical connector for securing wires at right angles - Google Patents

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US3290746A
US3290746A US455905A US45590565A US3290746A US 3290746 A US3290746 A US 3290746A US 455905 A US455905 A US 455905A US 45590565 A US45590565 A US 45590565A US 3290746 A US3290746 A US 3290746A
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William F Broske
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Priority to DE19661565991 priority patent/DE1565991B2/de
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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
    • 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
    • H01R4/50—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw
    • H01R4/5083—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw using a wedge
    • 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
    • H01R4/50—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/34—Branched
    • Y10T403/349—Coplanar
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/70—Interfitted members
    • Y10T403/7062—Clamped members
    • Y10T403/7064—Clamped members by wedge or cam
    • Y10T403/7066—Clamped members by wedge or cam having actuator

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  • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a connector, embodying the principles of this invention, prior to assembly on the wires;
  • FIGURE 2 is a view similar to FIGURE 1 showing the connector after it has been assembled
  • FIGURE 2A is a fragmentary view of another embodiment
  • FIGURE 3 is a cut-away, plan view similar to FIG- URE 1;
  • FIGURE 4 is a cut-away, plan view similar to FIG- URE 2, also showing the application tool in phantom;
  • FIGURE 5 is an exploded view of the connector
  • FIGURE 6 is a plan view of the back of the connector in assembled condition.
  • the connector assembly includes a base member A and a pair of wedge members B and C.
  • the base member includes a planar surface 10, having a pair of arcuate flanges 12 and 14 emanating from opposite edges and curving toward each other. The radius of curvature approximates the radius of the largest sized wire adapted to be secured by the connector.
  • a third arcuate flange 16 extends from a third edge of the planar member 10.
  • the flange 16 has a radial dimension adapted to receive the cable W.
  • the flange 16 is spaced from the inner edges 18 and 20 of the flanges 12 and 14 to permit insertion of the wedge C.
  • the wedge member C has a concave upper edge 22 and a convex lower edge 24.
  • the edges 22 and 24 converge toward the leading edge 26.
  • the other wedge B (FIGURE 1) is identical with Wedge C, and includes a concave edge 28, a convex edge 30, as well as a trailing edge 32 which is concave. Both wedges B and C may have concave trailing edges so that they may be used interchangeably, although it is only important on wedge B.
  • FIGURE 4 A device for driving the Wedge C is shown in phantom on FIGURE 4.
  • This tool is specifically described and claimed in U.S. patent application, Serial No. 341,282, filed January 30, 1964, in the name of Frederick William Wahl.
  • it contains an explosive cartridge contained in handle 40 to drive a captive ram 42, thereby driving the wedge C.
  • the connector is hooked into the through wire W so that the through wire bears against the inner surface of the flange 16 (FIGURES land 3).
  • the wedge C is inserted into assembled position whereby the concave edge 22 bears against the through wire W and the convex edge 24 bears against the trailing edge 32 of the wedge B.
  • a suitable tool (e.g., shown in phantom lines in FIG- URE 4) is secured to the connector to drive the wedge C into secure engagement with the wire W.
  • the line of travel of the wedge C concurrently drives Wedge B laterally to the axis of the wedge C, and thus causes the wedge B to securely grasp the wire between the concave surface 28 of the wedge B and the inner surface of the flange 12.
  • the final position of the wedges B and C (FIGURES 2 and 4) causes a slight cold-forging of the wires W and W to elfect a highly eflicient electrical connection.
  • the wedge is peened slightly (FIGURE 2) at 50 to lock it in place.
  • the connector lends itself to a high degree of adaptability for use with a plurality of tap wires.
  • FIGURE 2A it is possible to design the wedge B so that it accepts a pair of wires.
  • the redesigned wedge is identified B and the tap wires are designated S and T.
  • the opposed surfaces 60 and 62 of the wedge B are concavo-concave so that each surface corresponds to one of the tap wires.
  • the device is assembled in the same manner as the device of FIGURES 1-4 However, three wires, one through wire and two tap wires will be secured together in electricallyconductive relationship.
  • a connector comprising a planar member, a first pair of arcuate arms projecting from opposite edges of said member, a third arcuate arm projecting from said planar member laterally to and spaced from said first pair of arcuate arms, and a pair of wedge members adapted to be secured to said connector comprised of a first wedge adapted to be received between the first pair of arcuate arms and the other wedge adapted to be received between the third arcuate arm and one end of said first wedge.
  • a connector for securing a plurality of cables comprising a base member, an arcuate flange protruding from the base member, a first Wedge member adapted to secure a cable to the arcuate flange, a Wedge-receiving means secured to the base member transversely to said arcu ate flange, a second Wedge adapted to be driven into the Wedge-receiving means transversely to said first wedge member to secure a second cable therein, said flange and said Wedge-receiving means being disposed in a relationship whereby insertion of the first Wedge member into cable-securing position simultaneously engages and drives the second Wedge member into the wedge-receiving means to secure a cable theerin.

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US455905A US3290746A (en) 1965-05-14 1965-05-14 Electrical connector for securing wires at right angles
GB19372/66A GB1131135A (en) 1965-05-14 1966-05-03 A connector for wires or cables
NL6606282A NL6606282A (OSRAM) 1965-05-14 1966-05-09
DE19661565991 DE1565991B2 (de) 1965-05-14 1966-05-11 Kabelverbinder zum Herstellen einer rechtw lnkhgen Abzweigung eines mit sei nein Ende anzuschließenden Kabels an ein durchlaufendes Kabel bestehend aus zwei Klemmkorpern
SE6535/66A SE309273B (OSRAM) 1965-05-14 1966-05-12
ES0326683A ES326683A1 (es) 1965-05-14 1966-05-13 Un metodo de conectar cables.

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US3515794A (en) * 1968-08-13 1970-06-02 Amp Inc Electrical connector assembly
US4561165A (en) * 1984-06-04 1985-12-31 R. D. Werner Co., Inc. Method and apparatus for making hook to rail connection for scaffolds or the like
US5624286A (en) * 1993-11-18 1997-04-29 The Whitaker Corporation Transversal connector for electric wire and cable applications
US5674097A (en) * 1995-09-15 1997-10-07 The Whitaker Corporation Electrical connector with wedge
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US2040250A (en) * 1932-04-18 1936-05-12 Louise D Eulberg Battery terminal clamp
US2106724A (en) * 1935-03-16 1938-02-01 Burton H Cope Connecter

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US3504332A (en) * 1967-01-23 1970-03-31 Amp Inc Electrical connector
US3515794A (en) * 1968-08-13 1970-06-02 Amp Inc Electrical connector assembly
US4561165A (en) * 1984-06-04 1985-12-31 R. D. Werner Co., Inc. Method and apparatus for making hook to rail connection for scaffolds or the like
US5624286A (en) * 1993-11-18 1997-04-29 The Whitaker Corporation Transversal connector for electric wire and cable applications
US5674097A (en) * 1995-09-15 1997-10-07 The Whitaker Corporation Electrical connector with wedge
WO1998009344A1 (en) * 1996-08-27 1998-03-05 The Whitaker Corporation Electrical connector
US6224433B1 (en) * 1999-10-20 2001-05-01 Fci Usa, Inc. Electrical connector for crossing reinforcing bars
US6318765B1 (en) 1999-10-29 2001-11-20 Automotive Fluid Systems, Inc. Serviceable mounting device for conduit
US20060148333A1 (en) * 2004-12-30 2006-07-06 Fci Americas Technology, Inc Electrical splice connector
US20060148334A1 (en) * 2004-12-30 2006-07-06 Fci Americas Technology, Inc. Electrical conductor wedge connector splice
US7121868B2 (en) 2004-12-30 2006-10-17 Fci Americas Technology, Inc. Electrical splice connector
US7223133B2 (en) 2004-12-30 2007-05-29 Fci Americas Technology, Inc. Electrical conductor wedge connector splice
US20140170892A1 (en) * 2012-12-13 2014-06-19 Tyco Electronics Corporation Wedge connector assemblies and methods for connecting electrical conductors using same
US9059522B2 (en) * 2012-12-13 2015-06-16 Tyco Electronics Corporation Wedge connector assemblies and methods for connecting electrical conductors using same
US9446279B1 (en) * 2013-07-22 2016-09-20 Christopher Joseph Yelvington Resistance-applying garment and connectors used in forming garment
US10594054B2 (en) 2017-05-09 2020-03-17 Tyco Electronics Canada Ulc Wedge connector assemblies and methods and connections including same
US10680353B2 (en) 2017-05-09 2020-06-09 TE Connectivity Services Gmbh Wedge connector assemblies and methods and connections including same
US10957994B2 (en) 2017-05-26 2021-03-23 Tyco Electronics Canada Ulc Wedge connector assemblies and methods and connections including same
US11329401B2 (en) 2019-02-20 2022-05-10 Tyco Electronics Canada Ulc Electrical connection bails and stirrup systems and methods including same

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GB1131135A (en) 1968-10-23
DE1565991B2 (de) 1971-01-14
ES326683A1 (es) 1967-07-01
DE1565991A1 (de) 1970-03-26
SE309273B (OSRAM) 1969-03-17

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