Abstract: This present invention relates to an electric testing assistance tool in the form a wire nut or electrical connector. The tool is a funnel shaped flame resistant and insulating device and has a top end and a bottom end with curved walls. The top end includes a central hole to receive a testing probe of a tester device. The device has an internal metal spiral thread connected to a metal ball connector. The metal spiral thread twistable about a plurality of wire end leads. The leads extending from the bottom end opening are connected to a target wiring whose electrical parameters and continuity is to be measured using the electric testing assistance tool. The testing probe can be inserted through the central hole to contact the metal ball to measure the electric parameters and continuity of the target wiring.
Abstract: A twist-on connector for electrical wires has a shell of insulating material and a metal coil inserted into an aperture in the shell. The aperture extending from one end of the shell and has an outer tapered section which is threaded to engage the electrical wires. A beveled section of the aperture extends inwardly from the outer tapered section to an intermediate tapered section. The intermediate tapered section is formed by a threadless region which is proximate to the beveled section and a threaded region extending inward from the threadless region. A closed end section of the aperture adjoins the intermediate tapered section. The coil is frusto-conical with several turns at the larger end engaging the threadless region of the aperture and the smaller end engaging the closed end section of the aperture. The middle coil portion is spaced from the shell.
Abstract: The invention is a twist-on electrical connector incorporating a shallow recess or fitment in its endcap opposite the open end of the socket, to enable application or installation onto electrical wires with a screwgun, screwdriver or similar handheld tool equipped with a corresponding male tip. The connector may incorporate a fitment snap off feature or fitment geometry failure feature to limit the torque that can be applied through the fitment and promote consistent quality of installation. The sidewalls of the connector may be smooth to inhibit installation and removal without tools. The fitment geometry may be compatible with more than one tip design.
Abstract: A twist-on electrical connector connects plural insulated electrical conductors. The connector may be manually twisted onto the conductors by an installer. The connector includes an outer insulative shell and an expandable spring held within the shell. The shell includes a pair of generally diametrically opposed wings which may be gripped by the installer to facilitate twisting of the connector onto the wires. The wings conform to the fingers of the installer to permit the easy gripping and twisting of the connector onto the conductors.