Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting wires including dissimilar electrical conductors such as copper and aluminum conductors with the electrical connector including failure inhibiting features that can include an oxidation inhibiting coating and a sealant. To ensure that a minimum pressure contact has been achieved at the interface between the electrical connector a shearable fastener can be used to secure an electrical conductor in the electrical connector.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 29, 2013
Date of Patent:
October 27, 2015
Assignee:
AL COP LLC
Inventors:
Lloyd Herbert King, Jr., James C Keeven, William Hiner