US3597525A
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Electrical junction means
Assignee: Battelle Development Corp
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Filing: 1967-03-10
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1987-03-10
Abstract
Abstract Electrical junction means comprises hollow box of insulating material having parallel relatively thick sidewalls, end walls, and cover. A plurality of terminal members are mounted on the sidewalls which are adapted to receive the conductors of cables extending through the end walls to the interior of the box. Cables are clamped by means of separate cable clamp which fits into the end walls and holds the cables between edge surfaces of the end walls and edge surfaces of the clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Adam Kozma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:02
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03H; G03H1/00; G03H1/04; G03H1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
Interconnection and junction means for a multiplicity of conductors extending to a common location, said conductors being contained in a plurality of multiconductor cables, said interconnection and junction means comprising: a junction box of insulating material having parallel opposed sidewalls, a base, transversely extending end walls, and an open top, a row of contact electrical terminals mounted on at least one of said sidewalls each of said terminals being adapted to receive a plurality of wires to connect said wires to each other, each of said end walls having opening means therein to admit said cables to the interior of said box, clamping means removably mounted on said end walls and engageable with said cables to clamp said cables and provide strain relief therefor, guide means on the opposed faces of said sidewalls for dressing said wires and guiding said wires towards said terminals, and cover means mounted on said junction box in covering relationship to said sidewalls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
Interconnection and junction means for a multiplicity of conductors extending to a common location, said conductors being contained in a plurality of multiconductor cables, said interconnection and junction means comprising: a junction box of insulating material having parallel opposed sidewalls, a base, transversely extending end walls, and an open top, a row of contact electrical terminals mounted on at least one of said sidewalls each of said terminals being adapted to receive a plurality of wires to connect said wires to each other, each of said end walls having opening means therein to admit said cables to the interior of said box, clamping means removably mounted on said end walls and engageable with said cables to clamp said cables and provide strain relief therefor, guide means on the opposed faces of said sidewalls for dressing said wires and guiding said wires towards said terminals, and cover means mounted on said junction box in covering relationship to said sidewalls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Junction means as set forth in claim 1 wherein said contact terminals are mounted on upwardly facing surface portions of said sidewalls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
Junction means as set forth in claim 1 wherein said opening means in each of said end walls extends downwardly from the upper edge of the sidewall, said clamping means comprising a U-shaped clamping plate having a central projection intermediate its sides, said projection being complementary to said opening means whereby a cable may be clamped between said projection and edge portions of said opening means upon assembly of said clamping member to said junction box.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
Junction means aS set forth in claim 3 wherein each of said end walls has a plurality of removable panel sections along edge portions of said opening means, said removable panel sections and said projection normally closing said end wall, and upon removal of one of said panel sections, an opening is provided for a cable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |