US5492485A
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Electrical connecting device
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1994-10-25
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Granted: 1996-02-20
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Expires: 2014-10-25
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
Inventors
- 👤 Andreas Drewanz
- 👤 Robert L. Holmes
- 👤 Edward Key
- 👤 Allan J. Reinken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/242; H01R4/2425; H01R4/2429; H01R4/2433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An electrical connecting device, comprising: a first enclosure having at least two wire receiving passageways and at least one first separating means for increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways, each wire receiving passageway including a plurality of protruding means for squeezing the received wire within the passageway and wherein at least one protruding means has a substantially planar surface against which the received wire is squeezed for retention within the passageway, at least one protruding means including a substantially knife-like edge for squeezing and restricting torque-like movement of the received wire within the passageway; and a second enclosure including at least one second separating means for further increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An electrical connecting device, comprising: a first enclosure having at least two wire receiving passageways and at least one first separating means for increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways, each wire receiving passageway including a plurality of protruding means for squeezing the received wire within the passageway and wherein at least one protruding means has a substantially planar surface against which the received wire is squeezed for retention within the passageway, at least one protruding means including a substantially knife-like edge for squeezing and restricting torque-like movement of the received wire within the passageway; and a second enclosure including at least one second separating means for further increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
An electrical connecting device, comprising: a first enclosure having at least two wire receiving passageways and at least one first separating means for increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways, each wire receiving passageway including a plurality of protruding means for squeezing the received wire within the passageway and wherein at least one protruding means has a substantially planar ramp surface facing the direction of an incoming wire and against which the received wire is squeezed for retention within the passageway; and a second enclosure including at least one second separating means for further increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
101 words
An electrical connecting device, comprising: a first enclosure having at least two wire receiving passageways and at least one first separating means for increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways, each wire receiving passageway including a plurality of protruding means for squeezing the received wire within the passageway and wherein at least one protruding means has a substantially planar ramp surface facing the direction of an incoming wire and against which the received wire is squeezed for retention within the passageway; and a second enclosure including at least one second separating means for further increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 2, wherein a portion of each passageway has substantially circular aperture means with at least two of said protruding means extending into said aperture means and positioned diametrically opposite one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
An electrical connecting device, comprising: a first enclosure having at least two wire receiving generally-cylindrical passageways and at least one first separating means for increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways, each wire receiving passageway includes a plurality of protruding means for squeezing the received wire within the passageway and wherein at least one protruding means has a substantially planar surface against which the received wire is squeezed for retention within the passageway, at least two of the protruding means being diametrically opposite one another and being also operable for centering the received wire within the passageway; and a second enclosure including at least one second separating means for further increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
117 words
An electrical connecting device, comprising: a first enclosure having at least two wire receiving generally-cylindrical passageways and at least one first separating means for increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways, each wire receiving passageway includes a plurality of protruding means for squeezing the received wire within the passageway and wherein at least one protruding means has a substantially planar surface against which the received wire is squeezed for retention within the passageway, at least two of the protruding means being diametrically opposite one another and being also operable for centering the received wire within the passageway; and a second enclosure including at least one second separating means for further increasing the creepage path between adjacent passageways.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 4, wherein the first enclosure and second enclosure each include interiors in spatial communication with each other and wherein each passageway extends into the first enclosure interior.
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