Abstract: A fixed spacer hot line tap has a body with a base and a run-conductor groove. An eyebolt passes through the base and has a tip disposed between the base and the run-conductor groove. The eyebolt has a tip, on which is attached an extender having at least one spline on an outer surface thereof and a tip. The extender is directed through a hole in a spacer, and is press-fit therein because of the at least one spline. The spacer has an open volume defined by the foot, a first leg and a second leg, and a main transfer component, across which electric current passes from a run conductor to a tap conductor. A pad is disposed within the open volume by attachment to the tip of the extender, which reaches there through the hole in the foot. In use, a tap conductor is disposed between the pad and the main transfer component, and is secured there by a tightening of the eyebolt. The tap conductor remains clamped there when the eyebolt is withdrawn because of the press-fit of the extender in the hole in the foot.

Abstract: A spring-loaded wedge dead end for use in electrical transmission lines has upper and lower jaws which close upon one another in a wedging action to grasp the dead end of such a line. The wedge dead end includes a U-shaped clevis for use in attaching it to a pole or the like, and upper and lower jaw guides which form a U-shaped channel in which the upper and lower jaws are disposed. The jaws are spring-biased toward a closed position, are coupled so as to move in a corresponding manner, and may be locked in a fully open position, from which an installer may release it when an electrical transmission line is correctly placed between the open jaws to simplify the dead-ending of the line.

Abstract: The present invention is a cable gripping unit having: a casing provided with a central circular shell bore having a tapered portion terminating in a cable receiving open end and inwardly projecting stop means spaced from the cable receiving end; a gripping member within the casing and movable longitudinally thereof comprised of jaw retaining means and jaw segments; spring means engaging the gripping member and the stop means yieldingly urging the gripping member towards the cable receiving end within the tapered portion of the shell; and the jaw retaining means being circular and concentric with the shell bore and provided with a plurality of retaining slots within each, of which a respective jaw segment is disposed with the jaw segments in circular arrangement defining a cylindrical jaw bore; and the jaw segments being radially movably disposed in the retaining means so that upon the spring means yieldingly urging the gripping member toward the cable receiving end the jaw members within tapered portion defi

Abstract: A tension clamp adapted for mounting electrical and communications cables is provided. A flexible elongated C-shaped bail member is connected to a first clamp body portion on one end and a second clamp body portion on the other end. The clamp portions are plate-like and have opposing faces defining a cable recess therebetween. Bolts connecting the first and second body portions may be laterally translated out of grooves in one of the body portions to permit relative lateral translation of the body portions, without disconnecting the bail from the body portion, and enabling side mounting of a cable therewithin.

Abstract: A locking fastener for securing bundles of cable, forming linkage type connections, and the like, having a removable locking member with two end portions adapted to being slidably inserted into a clamp body and gripped therein by a locking means.

Abstract: A core grip for use in conjunction with a conduction cable having an outer conductor and core element in a hollow elongated compression valve wherein the grip is disposed on an end portion of the core of the cable after the outer conductor has been stripped away and the compression valve is disposed about the grip and is crimped into an engagement with the grip which in turn mechanically engages the core wherein the core grip is formed from two separate semi-circular cylindrical halves made of a deformable metal which when joined together from a solid cylindrical grip having an axial core therethrough coated with grit which is adapted to receive the core of the cable.

Abstract: A connector for joining a tap conductor to a run conductor of an underground cable system without removing the insulation from the run conductor. The connector includes a body of conductive material adapted to be connected to a tap conductor and having a piercing member for passage through the insulation of a run conductor. A clamp is provided to couple the piercing member to the run conductor. The clamp is adjustable for bringing the piercing member into tight interengagement with the run conductor and then supplying sufficient force to direct it through the insulation of the run conductor and into electrical communication with the interior thereof. The piercing member has a hollow cup-shaped configuration to minimize the force required to penetrate the insulation, provide maximum contact area for current transfer with low unit pressure on the conductor strands and small sealing area.

Abstract: A ground wire connector for grounding a conductor on a reel during stringing operations which includes structure for coupling the connector to a reel rotatably mounted on a shaft. A bearing is provided with one portion connectable to the reel so as to rotate therewith and a second portion connectable to the shaft with the one portion rotatable with respect to the second portion. The second portion is coupled with a grounded conductor and the connector provides an electrical path from the reel to the grounded conductor when connected thereto while permitting relative rotation between the reel and grounded conductor.

Abstract: A casing for conveniently and safely covering and insulating a transformer multi-tap terminal connector includes an elongated main body portion having an open side and an elongated panel attached to the main body portion at the open side to define with the body portion a hollow tubular member. Front and rear covers are attached to the ends of the tubular member. A plurality of openings are provided through the elongated panel through which conductors can be passed for connection to a multi-tap terminal connector to be covered by the casing; and a resilient non-conducting cushion having through openings aligned with the openings in the panel is positioned within the casing to prevent collapse of the panel when conductors are inserted through the openings thereof. The main body portion also has holes located at right angles to the openings in the panel for receiving a tool to manipulate the screws of the multi-tap connector, and these holes are closed by a slidably mounted lid.