Stranded composite core compression connector assembly
AssigneeHubbell Incorporated
InventorBernard Chenault Crutcher
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Abstract
A coupling member for receiving wire strands of a stranded composite core conductor includes a substantially cylindrical body having first and second ends. A first through hole extends from a first opening at the first end to a second opening at the second end of the body for receiving a wire strand of the stranded conductor. A first protrusion extends axially outwardly from the first end of the body. A first recess in the second end of the body is adapted to receive a protrusion of an adjacent coupling member.
Claims22
A coupling system for receiving wire strands of a stranded composite core conductor, comprising:
- a first coupling member including
- a substantially cylindrical body having first and second ends;
- a first through hole extending from a first opening at said first end to a second opening at said second end of said body for receiving a wire strand of the stranded conductor;
- a first protrusion extending axially outwardly from said first end of said body;
- and
- a first recess in said second end of said body and adapted to receive a protrusion of an adjacent coupling member.
A compression connector assembly for terminating wire strands of a stranded composite core conductor, comprising:
- a first coupling member having a first through hole extending from a first end to a second end for receiving a strand of the stranded conductor, a first protrusion extending axially outwardly from said first end and a first recess in said second end of said body adapted to receive a protrusion of an adjacent coupling member;
- a connector member having a cavity at a first end thereof receiving said first coupling member;
- and
- an outer housing having a passageway extending from a first end to a second end to receive said connector member.
A method of terminating a stranded composite core conductor, comprising the steps of
- passing each strand of the stranded composite core conductor through a separate through hole of a first coupling member;
- inserting the first coupling member in a cavity in a connecting member;
- inserting the connecting member in an outer housing;
- and
- compressing the first coupling member, the connecting member and the outer housing to secure the received strands therein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.