Multi-Port Compression Connector with Single Tap Wire Access Port

Abstract

A compression connector is provided for securing wires electrically together but mechanically separated upon completion of a crimping operation applied to the compression connector. The compression connector includes a body portion having a first hook and a first ramp extending from the body portion, the first hook and first ramp forming a first opening providing an entrance to a main wire port in the body portion. The body portion further includes a second hook and a second ramp extending from the body portion, the second hook and second ramp forming a second opening defining an entrance to a common tap wire port in the body portion. A first tap wire nest is located in the body portion with the first tap wire nest having an opening in communication with the common tap wire port. A second tap wire nest is located in the body portion with the second tap wire nest having an opening on communication with the common tap wire port. In an embodiment, a third tap wire nest is located in the body portion, the third tap wire nest having an opening in communication with the common tap wire port.

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