Pre-assembled electrical splice component
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsRaymond Krabs, Winfried H. Knorr, Manfred G. G. Viebranz
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Abstract
A pre-assembled electrical splice component for splicing electrical cables of the type including a central conductor, an insulative layer, a conductive shield, and an outer protective jacket. The pre-assembled splice component includes a radially collapsible support core, upon which is positioned on a conductive sleeve. At least one spring is positioned over the conductive sleeve and compresses the sleeve against support core. When the support core is removed the spring constricts to a reduced diameter and thereby compress the conductive sleeve against a conductive shield of the cable. Additional layers of material may be placed on the support core for providing electrical insulation or shielding.
Claims17
An assembly for splicing electrical cables of the type including a central conductor, an insulative layer, a conductive shield, and an outer protective jacket, the assembly comprising:
- a longitudinal tubular support core;
- a longitudinal conductive sleeve which is a metallic braided sleeve and is positioned coaxially over the support core;
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- at least one spring positioned over the conductive sleeve and compressing against the conductive sleeve, the spring constricting to a reduced diameter when the support core is removed and thereby compress the conductive sleeve against a conductive shield of a cable.
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