Abstract: The unintended retraction of extruded insulation from a conductor causes reliability and safety concerns. A variety of insulation lock mechanisms are designed to prevent the insulation layer of an insulated lead from retracting and exposing uninsulated portions of the conductor. The insulation lock mechanism can be included between the conductor and the insulation layer, or included in a connector used to provide an electrical connection between an internal motor lead and an insulated lead of a motor lead cable. Within the connector, the insulation lock mechanism can be included between the insulation layer and a terminal that electrically connects the motor lead to the insulated lead.

Abstract: A tool for removing of one or more outer layers of a multi-layered jacketed wire includes a base member and a top member pivotally connected to the base member. The scoring tool has a first receiver recess on a first end of the scoring tool. A first cutter extends into a first receiver recess at a distance (d1) from an interior wall of the first receiver recess, and the first cutter is transversely oriented within the first receiver recess. A second cutter extends into a second receiver recess at a distance (d1) from an interior wall of the second receiver recess, and the second cutter is longitudinally oriented within the second receiver recess.