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Clamping arrangement for electric conductors
Assignee: CA WEIDMULLER & Co PADERBORNERSTR 175 4930 DETMOLD GERMANY GmbH
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Filing: 1987-12-03
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Granted: 1989-01-03
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Expires: 2007-12-03
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for clamping an electric conductor includes a clamping cage having a threaded bore centered on a central axis. A clamping screw is received in the threaded bore for threading in and out along a predetermined path centered on the central axis. An insertion receptacle for the electric conductor is accommodated in the clamping cage and extends substantially parallel to the central axis. A pressure member is mounted in the clamping cage for pivoting about a pivot axis out of and back into an open position thereof and extends into the predetermined path. A spring urges the pressure member toward its open position. The spring is an integral unitary portion of the clamping cage and extends from an outer contour of the clamping cage towards the pressure member.
Inventors
- 👤 Hartmut Schmode
- 👤 Peter Kruger
- 👤 Manfred Wilmes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:38
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/38; H01R4/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An arrangement for clamping an electric conductor, comprising a clamping cage having a threaded bore centered on a central axis; a clamping screw received in said threaded bore for threading in and out along a predetermined path centered on said central axis; an insertion receptacle for the electric conductor, extending substantially parallel to said central axis; a pressure member mounted in said clamping cage for pivoting about a pivot axis out of and back into an open position thereof and extending into said predetermined path; and a spring urging said pressure member toward said open position thereof, said spring being an integral unitary portion of said clamping cage and extending from an outer contour of said clamping cage towards said pressure member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An arrangement for clamping an electric conductor, comprising a clamping cage having a threaded bore centered on a central axis; a clamping screw received in said threaded bore for threading in and out along a predetermined path centered on said central axis; an insertion receptacle for the electric conductor, extending substantially parallel to said central axis; a pressure member mounted in said clamping cage for pivoting about a pivot axis out of and back into an open position thereof and extending into said predetermined path; and a spring urging said pressure member toward said open position thereof, said spring being an integral unitary portion of said clamping cage and extending from an outer contour of said clamping cage towards said pressure member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The clamping arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said pressure member is an elongated lever which is oriented substantially parallel to said central axis at least in said open position thereof; wherein said spring extends substantially parallel to said lever; and wherein said spring has a free end portion that extends at an angle with respect to the remainder of said spring and reaches around and behind said pressure member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
The clamping arrangement as defined in claim 2, wherein said lever is a two-arm lever; further comprising a pivot centered on said pivot axis and mounting said two-arm lever for pivoting on said clamping cage; wherein said two-arm lever has a pressure zone at which it is engaged by said clamping screw, an action zone at which it engages the electric conductor, and a contact zone at which it is contacted by said spring; and wherein said pressure zone and said action zone are situated at one and the same side of said pivot, while said contact zone is arranged at the opposite size of said pivot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The clamping arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said clamping cage has a region that is provided with said threaded bore for said clamping screw; and wherein said spring is formed on and integral with said region of said clamping cage.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-01-03 | 1992-07-04 | 1993-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-07-04 | 1997-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-03 | 2000-07-04 | 2001-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |