Keyed Cable and Connector System
AssigneeRustcraft Industries LLC
InventorJonathan Rust
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Abstract
A universal cable system includes a cable, which may include a keyed profile and an optional, integrated pull cable for low-voltage applications in residential and commercial structures, both old and new construction, which may further includes a connector, which does not require individual splicing of the wires from the cable. The connector may be self-crimping or crimped with a tool. During installation of the connector onto the cable, conductors in the connector may be simultaneously spliced to the wires of the cable during crimping.
Claims21
1-20. (canceled)
A connector for a cable having a jacket and plurality of wires arranged in a keyed cross-sectional profile, the connector comprising:
- a base portion having a keyed opening configured and arranged to receive the keyed cross-sectional profile of the cable therein;
- and
- a connector portion having a plurality of conductors configured and arranged for electrical communication with the plurality of wires of the cable, the connector portion including a retaining clip configured and arranged to engage a surface on the base portion, wherein the retaining clip holds the connector portion and base portion in an assembled relation.
A connector for a cable having a jacket and plurality of wires arranged in a keyed cross-sectional profile, the connector comprising:
- a base portion having a keyed opening configured and arranged to receive the keyed cross-sectional profile of the cable therein;
- and
- a connector portion connectable to the base portion, the connector portion having a plurality of conductors configured and arranged for electrical communication with the plurality of wires of the cable when a cable is inserted into the keyed opening and the connector portion is assembled with the base portion.
A connector for a cable having a jacket and plurality of wires arranged in a keyed cross-sectional profile, the connector comprising:
- a base portion having a keyed opening configured and arranged to receive the keyed cross-sectional profile of the cable therein;
- and
- a connector portion hinged to the base portion and pivotable between an open position and a closed position, the connector portion having a plurality of conductors configured and arranged for electrical communication with the plurality of wires of the cable when a cable is inserted into the keyed opening and the connector portion is pivoted to the closed position with the base portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.