Abstract: An assembly (1) of a coaxial electrical connector (2) and an electrical cable (3), wherein the cable (3) includes a drain conductor (18) and two coaxial cables (3a, 3a) within a common jacket (16), and conductive sheaths (14,14) of both coaxial cables are connected to a conductive shell (5) of the connector (2), and two signal transmitting conductors (12,12) of the two cables are connected to a center contact (10) of the connector (2) that is ordinarily suited for connection to a single coaxial cable.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a carrier assembly including a carrier strip with a plurality of modular telephone plug connectors secured thereto. Each connector has a housing with a tag integrally molded therewith and secured to the strip. The strip has a plurality of holes which receive projections extending from the tags. The projections interengage with the strip to secure the housings thereto.The method of manufacturing the carrier assembly described above which includes the steps of integrally molding a tag with a projection onto each of the housings; punching holes in the strip; locating a projection through a corresponding hole; and securing the projection to its corresponding hole.

Abstract: A DC kickless water cooled cable used in welding is disclosed in which the cable strand ends are crimped into the cable terminations with the aid of a D-clip, and then the D-clip, crimped cable end, and termination are press resistance welded together to form a low cost substantially integral connection.

Abstract: A braided metal sheath 11 is anchored on an ignition wire 10 to protectively encase wire 10 and leave the sheath ends 14 spaced at an electrically insulating distance from terminal end regions 9 of wire 10 to prevent shorting out the ignition wire. The anchorage can be made by sliding a shorter length of a separate sheath onto a longer length of ignition wire 10, winding a wrapper 13 over each of the sheath ends 14, and then clamping with a radially compressible clamp that fits over and conceals wrapper 13. The sheathing can also be braided directly onto a continuous length of ignition wire 10 that is cut to individual wire lengths. Then end regions of the sheathing are cut and stripped from the ignition wire to leave sheath ends 14 at an electrically insulating distance from terminal ends 9 of wire 10. Sheath ends 14 are then clamped to wire 10 to conceal the sheath ends and prevent fraying.

Abstract: A sealing device for a wire splice. An insulative tube with a reservoir positioned transverse to and communicating with the insulative tube is adapted to receive a wire splice. A septum within the reservoir at least partially divides the reservoir substantially transverse to the insulative tube. An insulative fluid may then be forced through the reservoir into the insulative tube surrounding the wire splice. A connector for electrical wires is formed from a conductive tube adapted to receive the ends of the electrical wires to be connected and capable of being crimped onto the electrical wires. A sealing device may then be positioned over the conductive tube and an insulative viscous fluid may be forced through the reservoir into the insulative tube surrounding the conductive tube in order that the electrical wires may be electrically connected and insulated.

Abstract: The method of providing an improved soldered electrical connection includes the step of providing a ring over an electrical wire and a terminal which are to be soldered together, and then compressing the ring to form a mechanical connection between the wire and the terminal prior to soldering. The mechanical connection holds the wire for a substantial length against the terminal and prevents movement during the soldering thereby insuring against a cold solder joint. Preferably, the ring is divided with the free ends preferably being offset to provide ease in sliding past each other. Preferably, a specially designed tool is utilized to compress the ring, the tool being provided with specially designed grooves in its jaws for holding the ring on end.

Abstract: A crimped banana-type electrical connector includes an axially extending male pin having a conductive contact portion and a connector post extending axially from one end of the pin. The stranded or solid core of a wire or wires is positioned along the exposed post and a crimping ferrule placed over the wire and the post. The crimping ferrule is forced radially inward to crimp the wire to the post and, thereafter, an insulating sleeve is placed over the crimped connection to provide a compact and permanent mechanical and electrical connection between the wire and the banana-type pin.

Abstract: A shielded electrical cable (5) is secured and grounded to a connector housing (60, 63) by placing a ferrule (50) around a portion of the cable (5), connecting the shields (10, 20) together and captivating the ferrule between two plates (71, 72) which are secured within the connecting housing (60, 63).

Abstract: An interlocking crimp sleeve is disclosed for application to a terminated connector so as to apply an annular crimp securing the cable and particularly the cable shielding thereto. The subject sleeve is formed as an initially flat strip of metal stock having pre-formed opposite ends of an interlocking configuration. The strip is applied to the connector by bending around the electrical cable, engaging the interlocking end configurations and crimping the thus formed substantially cylindrical sleeve to provide the desired clamping and compression of the cable and engagement between the cable shield and connector shield.

Abstract: A first cable is spliced to an intermediate portion of a second cable by inserting an end of the first cable and a stripped intermediate portion of the second into a metallic tube, then forging the tube and cable portions together, then bending the first cable at a desired angle relative to the second cable, then soldering the cables and tube together, and then molding a plastic cover over the tube and exposed conductive portions of the cables.

Abstract: An aluminum electrical conductor is electrically joined to a copper electrical conductor by a cold weld lap joint which is substantially free of copper-aluminum intermetallic compounds. The overlapped portions of the conductors are deformed at least 74% and no greater than 82% to achieve a weld joint which has both excellent physical properties and excellent electrical properties. The cold weld lap joint is a reliable electrical connection for electrical circuits experiencing current densities of more than 1000 amperes per square inch and a sustained high temperature of 125.degree. C. and above.

Abstract: A method and means for improving the connection between a resistive core ignition wire and a terminal is disclosed. The improvement comprises placing a conductive metallic band around the outer insulation of the wire after exposing the core, and folding the core back over the conductive metallic band before crimping the terminal in place. The invention is best suited for use with ignition wire of the type having a conductive elastomeric or polymeric coating around the central core, and eliminates possible loss of electrical contact between the core and the terminal which may occur due to plastic deformation of the wire at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A method for splicing electrical wires uses a crimp barrel removably disposed in an insulating sleeve. A first wire is inserted into the barrel, and then the barrel is removed from the sleeve without damaging the sleeve. A second wire is inserted into the barrel and the barrel is crimped to retain the wires. Then the crimp barrel is placed into the sleeve.

Abstract: A method and means for improving the connection between a resistive core ignition wire and a terminal is disclosed. The improvement comprises placing a conductive metallic band around the outer insulation of the wire after exposing the core, and folding the core back over the conductive metallic band before crimping the terminal in place. The invention is best suited for use with ignition wire of the type having a conductive elastomeric or polymeric coating around the central core, and eliminates possible loss of electrical contact between the core and the terminal which may occur due to plastic deformation of the wire at elevated temperatures.