US3675182A
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Combination multiple wire termination block and wire stripper
Assignee: JM Huber Corp
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Filing: 1970-12-28
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-12-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a combination multiple wire termination block and wire stripper for use in electrical systems requiring a plurality of common connection points. A supporting body or block containing a rotatable metal shaft is secured to a chassis or other convenient support and the insulated wires to be connected are simply inserted in appropriate holes therein and the shaft rotated a fraction of a revolution to partially strip the wires and simultaneously force the bare ends between the internal sides of the block and the shaft, thereby making a common electrical connection. Counterrotation effects a disconnection.
Inventors
- 👤 David L Gregory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2491; H01R4/28; H01R4/50; H01R4/5008; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/12; H02G1/1202; H02G1/1204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A multiple wire termination block and wire stripper comprising, in combination: a supporting body, said body being formed with an interior cylindrical cavity, and a metal shaft rotatable in said cavity, said body being further formed with a plurality of holes extending radially towards said shaft, said shaft being formed with a quadrant-shaped cut-out and slots adjacent thereto and cut in the periphery of the cylindrical surface of said shaft, said slots being aligned with said holes and constituting means for gripping the ends of insulated wires inserted in said holes, said shaft having formations for turning it so that the wires are partially stripped and simultaneously electrically forced into intimate connection with said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A multiple wire termination block and wire stripper comprising, in combination: a supporting body, said body being formed with an interior cylindrical cavity, and a metal shaft rotatable in said cavity, said body being further formed with a plurality of holes extending radially towards said shaft, said shaft being formed with a quadrant-shaped cut-out and slots adjacent thereto and cut in the periphery of the cylindrical surface of said shaft, said slots being aligned with said holes and constituting means for gripping the ends of insulated wires inserted in said holes, said shaft having formations for turning it so that the wires are partially stripped and simultaneously electrically forced into intimate connection with said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 in which the body is constructed of a thermosetting resin having dielectric properties.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 in which the body has removable ends in which the shaft is journalled.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
167 words
A multiple wire termination block and stripper comprising, in combination: a housing formed to provide end journals and an intermediate cylindrical chamber, a metal shaft having a body portion formed for rotation within said cylindrical chamber and end portions projecting through said journals, said housing being formed with spaced ports adapted to receive the ends of wires and extending in a direction generally normal to said shaft, said shaft being formed with a cut-out portion providing an abutment face against which said wires terminate when the shaft is in wire-receiving position and an additional face then upstanding and parallel to the wires, together with slots in alignment with said ports extending transversely of the upstanding face and on the outer surface of said body, the spacing between said slots and the wall of said chamber being so proportioned that, when the shaft is turned in a direction to bend the wire ends, the wire ends are partially stripped and electrically formed into firm contact with said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
167 words
A multiple wire termination block and stripper comprising, in combination: a housing formed to provide end journals and an intermediate cylindrical chamber, a metal shaft having a body portion formed for rotation within said cylindrical chamber and end portions projecting through said journals, said housing being formed with spaced ports adapted to receive the ends of wires and extending in a direction generally normal to said shaft, said shaft being formed with a cut-out portion providing an abutment face against which said wires terminate when the shaft is in wire-receiving position and an additional face then upstanding and parallel to the wires, together with slots in alignment with said ports extending transversely of the upstanding face and on the outer surface of said body, the spacing between said slots and the wall of said chamber being so proportioned that, when the shaft is turned in a direction to bend the wire ends, the wire ends are partially stripped and electrically formed into firm contact with said shaft.
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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |