Abstract: A spacer for use in a branching electrical connector comprises two jaws and clamping device for clamping the jaws together. At least two parallel channels are defined by the jaws, the spacer being adapted to hold one of the channels temporarily at least partly open. Overridable abutment on the spacer yield when sufficient force is applied to the jaws by the clamping device to enable the temporarily open channel to be closed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 9, 1989
Date of Patent:
January 15, 1991
Assignee:
S.I.C.A.M.E. Societe Industrielle de Construction d'Appareils et de Material Electrique
Inventors:
Pierre Francois, Michel H. M. F. Prodel