Abstract: This invention relates to a junction between an intelligent contact terminal (3) and a cable (1, 2), said junction comprising connector pins (4) extending from the contact terminal (3), penetrating into a cable insulation sheath (1) and piercing flat wires (2) included in the cable and provided with lip portions (10) pressing against the lateral faces of the pins. In order to provide a secure contact, the pins (4) are slightly conical or tapered at least within the region of said lip portions (10). By designing the flat wire as a multilayer wire, the lip portions (10) of the wire layers together can be brought to provide an increased contact area. In addition, the multilayer wire (2) is penetrable with a lesser application of force if the cable is provided with preliminary holes for the pins (4).

Abstract: A flat cable having a metal conductors enclosed by a flexible insulation sheath. The conductors are flat and in a side by side orientation in the lateral direction and the conductors are provided with bends which enable a substantial increase in the length of the conductors upon extending the insulation sheath without breaking the conductors. The conductors are also provided at certain distances with short straight conductor sections that are oriented closer to the external surface of the flexible insulation sheath. The insulation sheath is constituted by an inner insulation which surrounds the conductors and a harder, outer insulation which serves as an actual protective cable sheath.

Abstract: A connector joint is shown for use in effecting a galvanic joint with flat metal strip conductors surrounded by an insulating sheath for supplying or delivering electricity to an apparatus requiring electrical power, or for providing an electrical connection to an extension or branch wire. Pins are provided having sharp cutting ridges for piercing the insulating sheath and the flat metal strip conductors. Portions of the flat metal strip conductors form downwardly turned lips that press firmly against sides of the pins when the pins are assembled into the connector joint. A wire connector is electrically connected to said pins and a switch can be provided to control the flow of electricity from the flat metal strip conductors through the pins and to the wire connector.