# US 12,003,069 B2 · Fastening system for an electrical transmission line repair device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,003,069 B2 - Document ID: US12003069B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/102,631 - Filed: 2023-01-27 - Published: 2023-09-07 - Granted: 2024-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2020-05-31 - Assignees: Classic Connectors, Inc. - Applicants: Classic Connectors, Inc. - Inventors: Carl Russel Tamm; Randy L Wolf; Brent Fields; Jonathan Prinsloo - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12003069B2 ## CPC - H01R 4/304: {having means for improving contact} - F16B 33/02: Shape of thread; Special thread-forms ({F16B25/00 takes precedence; used to remove paint or dirt layers F16B35/007, F16B37/002}; used as screw-locking device F16B39/30) - F16B 37/045: {specially adapted for fastening in channels, e.g. sliding bolts, channel nuts} - H01R 4/36: Conductive members located under tip of screw - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) ## Abstract A fastening system has a conditioner clamp and a penetrating fastener. The conditioner clamp has an upper assembly and a lower assembly attachable together to define a conductor cavity therebetween. At least one threaded opening provides ingress into the conductor cavity. The penetrating fastener is extendable through the at least one threaded opening. The penetrating fastener has a threaded bolt and a penetrating portion with a proximal end at a second end region of the threaded bolt and a distal end spaced therefrom. The penetrating portion has a frustoconical configuration terminating at a tip portion. The tip portion is configured to penetrate into a conductor positioned within the conductor cavity. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A electrical transmission repair device comprising: a first conductor clamp having an upper assembly and a lower assembly attachable together to define a conductor cavity, with a plurality of threaded openings providing ingress into the conductor cavity; a second conductor clamp having an upper assembly and a lower assembly attachable together to define a conductor cavity therebetween, with a plurality of threaded openings providing ingress into the conductor cavity; the first conductor clamp being spaced apart from the second conductor clamp with at least one connector extending therebetween to couple the first conductor clamp to the second conductor clamp; a plurality of penetrating fasteners extendable through at least some of the threaded openings of at least one of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp, each of the penetrating fasteners further comprising: a threaded bolt and a penetrating portion with a proximal end at a second end region of the threaded bolt and a distal end spaced therefrom, the penetrating portion having a frustoconical configuration terminating at a tip portion, with the tip portion configured to penetrate into a conductor positioned within the conductor cavity, thereby directing a compression force onto a core of the conductor. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein the plurality of penetrating fasteners extendable through at least some of the threaded openings of each of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein the plurality of threaded bolts further include a removable cap extending thereover so as to identify the penetrating fasteners. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein each of the conductor cavities comprise an elongated tubular configuration defining a longitudinal axis. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein the threaded bolt of the clamp fastener and the threaded bolt of the penetrating fastener are substantially identical. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein the side surface of the penetrating portion comprises a linear frustoconical configuration. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein the side surface of the penetrating portion comprises an arcuate frustoconical configuration. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein the proximal end of the penetrating portion has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the at least one threaded opening. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 further comprising: a plurality of clamp fasteners extendable through at least some of the threaded openings of at least one of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp, each of the clamping fasteners further comprising: a threaded bolt and a keeper positioned at a distal end of the threaded bolt, the keeper including an outwardly concave configuration structurally configured to engage the conductor. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 9 wherein the plurality of clamp fasteners is extendable through at least some of the threaded openings of each of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 9 wherein the plurality of threaded openings of at least one of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp extend between an inner end and an outer end thereof, wherein at least dome of the clamp fasteners and the penetrating fasteners are positioned in a sequentially alternating fashion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 9 wherein a clamping fastener of the plurality of clamp fasteners is extended into each of an innermost threaded opening and an outermost threaded opening of each of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein the plurality of threaded openings of each of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp each define an axis, with the axis of each of the plurality of openings being orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of a respective one of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 13 wherein the plurality of the threaded openings of each of the first conductor clamp and the second conductor clamp are positioned so as to be linear. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 1 wherein a penetrating attachment comprising a coupling portion extending from the penetrating portion, the coupling portion including an interfacing bore into which the second end region of the threaded bolt is releasably insertable. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 15 wherein at least one pin extends through respect cross-bores in each of the threaded bolt and the penetrating attachment securing the same. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The electrical transmission repair device of claim 15 further including a biasing assembly positioned between the penetrating attachment and the second end region, the biasing assembly including a first washer, a second washer and a Belleville washer therebetween, with the first washer engaging the threaded bolt and the second washer engaging the penetrating attachment.