Method and apparatus for locking assemblies
AssigneeVekcus, LLC
InventorsJim Steve Stavrianoudakis, John Steve Stavrianoudakis
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Abstract
Locking assemblies are provided for connecting to a stranded element. The locking assemblies include a housing with a receiving bore, locking bore, and aperture. The stranded element enters the housing through the receiving bore. A drive shaft can advance a locking element in the locking bore such that the locking element contacts the stranded element to apply a force to secure the stranded element to the locking assembly. Ends of the stranded element can be pushed by the locking element out of the housing through the aperture. The locking assemblies can be used for mechanical and/or electrical connections. Examples of stranded elements include electrical wires, mechanical stranded cables, rope, and other multi-strand materials.
Claims21
A locking assembly, comprising:
- a housing having a receiving portion, a locking portion and an exit portion disposed between the receiving portion and the locking portion;
- a receiving bore within the receiving portion of the housing, the receiving bore adapted to accommodate a multiple strand element;
- a locking bore within the locking portion of the housing, the locking bore adapted to accommodate a locking element;
- an aperture formed in the housing exit portion in communication with the receiving bore or the locking bore;
- a locking element within the locking bore;
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- a drive shaft adapted to advance the locking element along the locking bore and into direct contact with the multiple strand element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.