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US 2016/0294072 A1Published application
Wire and methods for preparing a wire to receive a contact element
AssigneeGeneral Cable Technologies Corporation
InventorMichael L. Trafton
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Abstract
A method is provided for preparing a wire for installation of a terminal. The method comprises removing an insulating layer from a conductor to expose a portion of a conductor. The method further includes attaching a conductive foil layer to a portion of the exposed portion of the conductor by applying pressure to the conductive foil layer. Terminated wires are also provided.
Claims8
A terminated wire comprising:
- a wire comprising a conductor, the conductor comprising an exposed portion and being formed of an aluminum alloy;
- a conductive layer formed of copper;
- and
- a contact element formed of a copper alloy;
- wherein:
- the conductive layer is joined to the exposed portion of the conductor;
- and
- the contact element is secured to the exposed portion of the conductor and the conductive layer.
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