Cam and block tap connector

Abstract

Electrical connector assemblies adapted to electrically and mechanically connect conductors within transmission and/or distribution circuits is provided. A frame has opposing conductor securing contact sections and a cam member is rotatably mounted to the frame between the opposing conductor securing contact sections. A block is provided between the cam member and conductors to be secured in the opposing conductor securing contact sections and when the cam member is rotated, the blocks press against the conductors securing the conductors in the opposing conductor securing contact sections.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.