High-voltage loadbreak bushing insert connector

In a high-voltage load-break bushing insert of the type having an elongate, insulative body member with a central bore extending from a first end to a second end;

• a generally hollow, cylindrical non-metallic sleeve within a portion of said body member, said non-metallic sleeve having an apertured end adjacent said first end of said body member;
• a movable female contact assembly positioned within and spaced from the hollow portion of said non-metallic sleeve for non-engaging movement therein from a first position adjacent said first end of said body member to a second position closer to said second end of said body member;
• said movable female contact assembly having a hollow tubular metallic sleeve portion having a first end coupled to a female contact and a second free end remote from said female contact;
• a static metallic contact means positioned within said non-metallic sleeve, said contact means having a first portion adjacent said apertured end and having means to couple said metallic contact means to the conductive stud of a high voltage bushing well;
• said contact means having a second portion remote from said first portion of said contact means;
• and
• contact members coupled to said metallic contact means and said metallic sleeve portion for maintaining a continuous electrical path therebetween during the entire movement of said female contact assembly from said first position to said second position.