US3980374A
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Separable splice connector
Assignee: Thomas and Betts Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-26
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1995-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A separable splice connector which is particularly suitable for 15/25 kV, 600 ampere primary distribution system cables is disclosed. The connector includes a unitary splice body assembly of molded elastomeric material having a longitudinal portion for receiving lug conductor terminated adjacent cable ends thereon, and a transverse portion for receiving removable threaded fastening means which function to secure the lug conductors together within the splice body. The fastening means also provides interface or adapter means for external interchangeable components. Accordingly, the connector provides a separable straight splice of the cables and standard 600 ampere interfaces for transformer bushings, connector plugs, test point plugs, reducing plugs, and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Clyde Fallot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/912; Y10S439/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
251 words
A separable connector for splicing adjacent cable ends of a primary distribution system line comprising, in combination: first and second cable adapters, each adapter having an insulated portion for surrounding and engaging an insulated portion of one of said cable ends and a semi-conductive end portion of said one of said cable ends, and wherein a conductor portion of said one of said cable ends extends from the adapter to receive a lug conductor termination thereon; a unitary splice body assembly of molded elastomeric material including a generally tubular longitudinal portion for receiving the terminated cable ends from opposite ends thereof and a generally tubular transverse portion at a central portion of said longitudinal portion, wherein said longitudinal portion includes first and second sections respectively extending in opposite directions away from said transverse portion and wherein said transverse portion extends in opposite directions away from said longitudinal portion, said assembly including a semiconductive inner sleeve for surrounding said lugs and a substantially continuous outer jacket, and said assembly having an insulated portion separating said inner sleeve and said outer jacket and engaging said insulated portions of said adapters; first removable conductor means extending along said transverse portion for engaging and rigidly fastening said lugs within said transverse portion, thereby to provide an electrically conductive circuit junction between said lugs; and second means including said first means and extending through said transverse portion to provide a rigid but removable interface for receiving a portion of an external utilization device adjacent said assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
251 words
A separable connector for splicing adjacent cable ends of a primary distribution system line comprising, in combination: first and second cable adapters, each adapter having an insulated portion for surrounding and engaging an insulated portion of one of said cable ends and a semi-conductive end portion of said one of said cable ends, and wherein a conductor portion of said one of said cable ends extends from the adapter to receive a lug conductor termination thereon; a unitary splice body assembly of molded elastomeric material including a generally tubular longitudinal portion for receiving the terminated cable ends from opposite ends thereof and a generally tubular transverse portion at a central portion of said longitudinal portion, wherein said longitudinal portion includes first and second sections respectively extending in opposite directions away from said transverse portion and wherein said transverse portion extends in opposite directions away from said longitudinal portion, said assembly including a semiconductive inner sleeve for surrounding said lugs and a substantially continuous outer jacket, and said assembly having an insulated portion separating said inner sleeve and said outer jacket and engaging said insulated portions of said adapters; first removable conductor means extending along said transverse portion for engaging and rigidly fastening said lugs within said transverse portion, thereby to provide an electrically conductive circuit junction between said lugs; and second means including said first means and extending through said transverse portion to provide a rigid but removable interface for receiving a portion of an external utilization device adjacent said assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said second means receive first and second external utilization devices.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The connector according to claim 2, wherein at least one of said utilization devices is a test point plug having a metallic member embedded therein, thereby providing a test point capacitively coupled to said conductor portions of said cable ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein the longitudinal axis of said first section is laterally spaced from the longitudinal axis of said second portion in offset relationship therewith whereby tang portions of said lugs overlap one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said first means comprises a threaded fastener.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |