Abstract: A strain relief and pull-strength termination with controlled impedance for a transmission cable has a carrier with a flat portion for accepting one end of the cable and tabs extending from the flat portion. The cable is secured to the flat portion via soldering of the shielding conductor to the flat portion or by glueing. A housing having tabs formed therein receives the carrier. The tabs in the housing are bent down to engage the carrier tabs to provide strain relief and cable-pull strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealed cable-terminating structure in which a braided-shielding member is fastened to supporting members with high strength, and in which an optimum shielding effect can be ensured, and a simple termination method for realizing such a terminating structure. An end portion of a shielding member (50) on a clamped side has a folded-back section (55a), which is formed by being turned inward. A portion of the folded-back section (55a) is fastened by clamping to socket (20) by a clamping member (31), and it is extended by a prescribed length in a direction away from the fastened portion.

Abstract: To facilitate the processing of a shield layer of a shielded cable, an inner tubular member 20 is inserted between a braided wire 3 and an insulation coating 4 of a shielded cable 1. An outer tubular member 10 already mounted on the shielded wire and positioned in its standby position is fitted on the inner tubular member 20. Then, the braided wire 3 is fixed by being held between the inner and outer tubular members 20, 10. Since the outer tubular member 10 is made of a conductive resin material, when it is connected with a housing 27, the braided wire 3 and the housing 27 can be electrically connected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting to a grounding conductor the electrically conductive sheath of an electric lead laid in the slots of the inductor of a linear motor. The device is a metal shell (13), which encloses more than half the outer circumference of the lead (12) in the slot region, whose inside diameter is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the lead (12), and which can be fastened in the respective slot (11) in a fashion lying against the inductor (10).

Abstract: Connection is made to the braided screening sleeves of wires in a cable by means of a resilient plastics clip of omega section including a metal insert attached with a fine wire. The clip resiliently urges the surface of the metal insert into contact with the screen so that it can be connected to ground by the fine wire. The clips are staggered along the length of the cable so that the overall diameter of the cable is not significantly increased in the region of the clips.

Abstract: A wire shielding method which achieves electromagnetic shielding and reduces the number of component parts so as to enhance the efficiency of an assembling operation. In the wire shield structure, wires are covered with a shield member formed by laminating a metal foil layer and insulating layer together. The wires are led out of the shield member and connected to desired equipment. An extension portion of the shield member is folded, with the metal foil layer disposed at the inner side to form a lead wire portion. A distal portion of the lead wire portion is folded back with the metal foil layer exposed to form an earth terminal for grounding purposes. Therefore, without the use of a separate lead wire, the shielding effect can be enhanced and the number of component parts can be reduced.

Abstract: A connecting structure for covered wires is provided. At first, a shield wire 1 and a ground wire 2 are prepared. After overlaying the ground wire 2 on the shield wire 1 cross each other, respective overlapping portions of the wires 1, 2 are interposed between an upper resin tip 13 and a lower resin tip 14. Next, the upper and lower resin tips 13, 14 are oscillated with ultrasonic waves while compressing the upper and lower resin tips 13, 14 from the outside. Consequently, respective outside rinds 1d, 2b of the wires 1, 2 are molten for removal, so that a braided wire 1c comes into electrical contact with a core line 2a. The upper and lower resin tips 13, 14 have wire receiving grooves 13a, 14a formed on their butt faces. Each of the groove 13a, 14a has a semi-circular cross section of a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the shield wire 1.

Abstract: An insulating cap for a loadbreak bushing includes an outer conductive jacket preferably having a ground wire receiving member thereon. The ground wire receiving member may be in the form of an integral tab having a bore therethrough for connection of the ground wire. The insulating cap further includes an insulation member positioned in adjacent relationship to the inner surface of the conductive jacket. In a preferred embodiment, both the inner surface of the conductive jacket and the inner exterior surface of the insulation member includes a smooth, dome-shaped region which helps to control electrical stresses, if any. The inner surface of the insulation member defines a bushing receiving space which substantially corresponds to the exterior shape of a loadbreak bushing. When properly grounded, the outer conductive jacket of the insulating cap is maintained at ground potential.

Abstract: A connecting structure for covered wires is provided. At first, a shield wire 1 and a ground wire 2 are prepared. After overlaying the ground wire 2 on the shield wire 1 cross each other, respective overlapping portions of the wires 1, 2 are interposed between an upper resin tip 13 and a lower resin tip 14. Next, the upper and lower resin tips 13, 14 are oscillated with ultrasonic waves while compressing the upper and lower resin tips 13, 14 from the outside. Consequently, respective outside rinds 1d, 2b of the wires 1, 2 are molten for removal, so that a braided wire 1c comes into electrical contact with a core line 2a. The upper and lower resin tips 13, 14 have wire receiving grooves 13a, 14a formed on their butt faces. Each of the groove 13a, 14a has a semi-circular cross section of a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the shield wire 1.

Abstract: A connecting structure for covered wires is provided. At first, a shield wire 1 and a ground wire 2 are prepared. After overlaying the ground wire 2 on the shield wire 1 cross each other, respective overlapping portions of the wires 1, 2 are interposed between an upper resin tip 13 and a lower resin tip 14. Next, the upper and lower resin tips 13, 14 are oscillated with ultrasonic waves while compressing the upper and lower resin tips 13, 14 from the outside. Consequently, respective outside rinds 1d, 2b of the wires 1, 2 are molten for removal, so that a braided wire 1c comes into electrical contact with a core line 2a. The upper resin tips 13 is provided, on its butt face, with a stopper 13b for defining the position of a leading end of the ground wire 2, while the lower resin tip 14 is provided, on its butt face, with a recess 14b for receiving the stopper 13b.

Abstract: To facilitate the processing of a shield layer of a shielded cable, an inner tubular member 20 is inserted between a braided wire 3 and an insulation coating 4 of a shielded cable 1. An outer tubular member 10 already mounted on the shielded wire and positioned in its standby position is fitted on the inner tubular member 20. Then, the braided wire 3 is fixed by being held between the inner and outer tubular members 20, 10. Since the outer tubular member 10 is made of a conductive resin material, when it is connected with a housing 27, the braided wire 3 and the housing 27 can be electrically connected.

Abstract: A threaded cable joint for a cable having a cable shield enclosing an internal conductor region. The cable joint, which may be connected to a housing, has a connection piece and an outer pressure element. The outer pressure element is screw-connected to the connection piece, and acts on a seal to cause the seal to abut against the cable as the cable passes through the threaded cable joint. A number of shield contact elements are arranged within the connection piece, and in electrical contact with the connection piece. The shield contact elements include conductive contact bows that extend in the direction of the passed-through cable for contacting the cable shield at a first contact point, thus forming a direct electrical connection between the cable shield and the connection piece.

Abstract: A shielded patch cable has a series of wires and a first foil of an electrical conductive material, the first foil surrounding the series of wires over their length. The patch cable also has a capacitor for preventing the formation of a grounding loop upon connection of the cable. The capacitor is formed by the first foil surrounded by an intermediate layer of an electrical insulating material, which insulating material is surrounded by a second foil of an electrical conductive material.

Abstract: A grounding coupling sized for cooperation with a gland nut of a fitting to allow external grounding of such fitting via an external grounding conductor. The grounding coupling is configured for rotationally unrestrained cooperation with the gland nut when the gland nut is in an untightened condition with respect to the body of the fitting. The grounding coupling is further configured for rotationally restrained and electrically conductive cooperation with the gland nut when the gland nut is in a tightened condition with respect to the body of the fitting.

Abstract: A grounding electrode conductor passes through a metallic surface of a panel board and is connected to a bus bar provided in the panel board. The conductor is supported by a press sleeve connector mounted on the panel board. A clamp is used to contact and secure the conductor to the connector. Both the grounding electrode conductor and the connector are in conformance with the 1996 National Electrical Code.

Abstract: A wire shield structure and a wire shielding method which achieve electromagnetic shielding, and reduce the number of component parts so as to enhance the efficiency of an assembling operation. In the wire shield structure, wires are covered with a shield member formed by laminating a metal foil layer and an insulating layer together, and the wires are led out of the shield member, and is connected to desired equipment. An extension portion of the shield member is folded, with the metal foil layer disposed at the inner side, to form a lead wire portion, and a distal end portion of the lead wire portion is folded back, with the metal foil layer exposed, to form an earth terminal for grounding purposes. Therefore, without the use of a separate lead wire, the shielding effect can be enhanced, and the number of the component parts can be reduced.

Abstract: An electrical ground connector assembly for providing a fast, secure, moisture-resistant ground connection without using special tools. The electrical ground connector assembly includes a ground rod and a cap having an tapered rod chamber for the ground rod. The cap also includes at least one wire hole adjacent the tapered rod chamber at the bottom of the cap for receiving a ground wire. The wire hole is preferably at an angle of approximately six degrees with respect to the tapered rod chamber and merges with or intersects the rod chamber. In installation, the ground wire is inserted into the wire hole through the bottom of the cap. The upper end of the ground rod is forced into the rod cavity of the cap by any suitable manner, such as hammering the cap down over the ground rod. As the upper end of the ground rod reaches the end of the rod cavity and the ground wire extending into the cavity, it contacts and wedges itself into mechanical and electrical contact therewith.

Abstract: A grounding kit for a transmission line cable having a portion of its outer jacket removed to reveal an exposed section of its conductor is set forth. The grounding kit includes a clip, a bail and a housing. The clip has a fulcrum portion and means for connecting the clip to a ground wire. The clip encompasses a part of the exposed section of the conductor. The bail includes a mounting element pivotably mounted on the fulcrum portion of the clip to permit rotation of the bail between an open position and a closed position. The handle contacts the clip and forces the clip into clamping engagement with the exposed section of the conductor in response to the bail being rotated to the closed position. The hollow housing has an opening at both ends and an exit port. The housing encompasses and seals the clip, the bail and the exposed conductor.

Abstract: Ribbon cable with cable conductors arranged next to each other with a cable shield and with at least one contact element provided for electrical contacting of cable shield on the outside of ribbon cable and for electrical contacting by a contact spring of a plug-in connector that accepts ribbon cable or a contact surface of an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) housing that accepts ribbon cable. Electrical connection between the cable shield and a plug-in connector or EMI housing can be produced via the contact spring or the contact surface.

Abstract: A grounding device is disclosed which utilizes the superposition principle o preclude step voltage hazards. At least three conductors are included in the grounding device, each conductor being capable of extending radially from a common center with the adjacent radially extending conductors being separated by substantially equal angles. A plurality of electrically conductive stakes are affixed to each conductor and are engaged into the earth for conducting current thereinto. The stakes may be tapered to facilitate the engagement thereof into the earth, while a center plate may be utilized to connect the conductors to the common center.

Abstract: A cable (10) has a plurality of conductors (12) with individual conductive shields (14) and one common shield (16) for all conductors, the outer end portions of which shields are terminated by being clampingly retained between tapered surfaces (48,52; 50,54) of the first, second and third termination rings (42,44,46).

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A collar for providing a grounding connection for a tube of electrically conductive fabric used to shield a cable from electromagnetic interference and/or radio frequency interference. The collar has an inner sleeve which fits around the cable and an outer sleeve which slides over the inner sleeve so that the shielding tube is sandwiched between the two sleeves. An electrically conductive ring around the inner circumference of the outer sleeve is pressed into contact with the shielding tube. A terminal extends from the ring for connection to ground. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, an electrical connector is formed integrally with the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A cable shield clamp has a body section having a cable receiving cavity extending therethrough. The cavity has a forward tapered portion for wedging the cable shielding therein to improve shielding connection between the cable and the clamp. The cable shield clamp further has a clamping mechanism having a supple or ductile band extending around the cavity through a slot in the clamp body. The band can be tightened by twisting around a pivotable member in order to securely clamp the cable.

Abstract: A ground member, and method of forming same, is provided wherein a ground strap is electrically attached to the shield layer of a coaxial cable. To this end, a conductive ground strap is sandwiched between a sleeve and the shield layer. The sleeve may be in the form of a conductive sleeve which is crimped to the coaxial cable. A connector module containing such a ground member is also provided.

Abstract: A ground strap and ground wire assembly for high voltage electrical connection and termination devices includes a braided copper strap and solid copper wire connected to each other by brazing or soldering rather than the conventional compression connector.

Abstract: An effective grounding of electrical equipment, electrical cables, housings, and the like, is accomplished by grounding lugs that are initially formed as an integral part, for example, of a grounding sleeve of electrically conducting material that surrounds a protective cable casing of electrically conducting material in a crimping manner. The lugs are only bent out of the sleeve when needed. A grounding conductor is then secured to the lug. The grounding lugs may be incorporated in all systems that are provided for protection against surge currents or excessive voltages produced by a thunderstorm, especially in a vehicle or a craft, e.g. an aircraft. A cable connector includes a hollow support body that reaches with an inner end into the grounding sleeve to provide a backing for holding an end of the cable casing clamped between the grounding sleeve and the inner end of the support body. The outer end of the support body carries a coupling nut.

Abstract: An earthed cable gland for an armoured cable for mounting on an enclosure wall includes an electrically insulating gland nut and an electrically insulating tubular entry member. The entry member is threaded at one end for engagement with the gland nut. At least one slot extends longitudinally from an other end of the entry member along a part of its length. A device is included for mounting the entry member on an enclosure wall. An armoured cable extends through the cable gland and has an armoured covering. An electrically conducting tubular connection member is retained within the entry member for engagement with the armour of the cable. An electrically conducting contact member is located within the at least one slot in the entry member. The contact member is moveable on mounting of the entry member on the enclosure wall, between a first position free of the connection member and a second position in abutment and electrical contact with the connection member.

Abstract: To provide a beam welding terminal structure which holds a connection member to be connected, such as a wire, from opposite sides thereof, and firmly welds the connection member by irradiation of a beam such as a laser beam, a beam welding terminal structure includes holding walls at opposite sides, and a connection member to be connected is welded to the holding walls by irradiation of a beam. A projection extends from at least one of the holding walls and beyond the connection member in a direction of the height. A rectangular wave-shaped base wall has longitudinal side portions, extending in a direction intersecting the connection member, and transverse side portions extending parallel to the connection member.

Abstract: A contact device for a cable comprising one or more inner conductors with inner insulating sheath and a common shield with outer insulating sheath, comprises a connection terminal for the shield and a connection element for each inner conductor. Further a guiding element and a stop element are provided for each inner conductor. The guiding element directs the corresponding inner conductor with its insulating sheath at the corresponding stop element in such a manner that during insertion of the cable into the contact device the inner insulating sheath is axially compressed by the stop element by the stop element. Seen from the corresponding guiding element each connection terminal for an inner conductor lies beyond the corresponding stop element. By application of this contact device it is no longer necessary to remove the inner insulating sheath.

Abstract: A method for electromagnetically shielding the end of a rigid cable (10) containing a large number of conductors to provide increased bending flexibility is disclosed along with a ground strap assembly (24). Ground strap assembly (24) is designed to shield a cable (10) that consists of a plurality of insulated conductors (18) surrounded by one or more conducting shields (14) (16) and outer insulating sheath (12). A portion of the outer insulating sheath (12) is removed to expose a protruding portion of conducting shield (14). The protruding portion of conducting shield (14) is folded back along a remaining portion of outer insulating sheath (12) thereby exposing the ends of the conductors. Ground strap assembly (24) comprises a braided conducting ground strap (26) that has a cable end portion (32) extending to a central portion (34). Central portion (34) extends to grounding portion (36).

Abstract: Two electrical conduit sections are attached to a thermal expansion joint which permits relative axial movement between the conduit sections. One of the conduit sections has an end portion which is axially slidably disposed inside of the expansion joint. A ring shaped grounding element is mounted on a screw thread formed in that slidable end portion and is disposed in sliding connection with a cylindrical surface of the joint which surrounds the slidable end portion.

Abstract: An electrical cable has ground wires for grounding or shielding the interior of the cable. Segments of the wires project from the cable and are uninsulated. A clamp for fixing the cable and connecting the ground wires to ground includes a plastic insulating sleeve which is slipped over the cable. The sleeve has an axial extension at one end and clamping fingers at the other end. The extension is provided with a resilient, generally annular circumferential projection and the sleeve is placed on the cable with the extension adjacent the uninsulated wire segments. The latter are bent onto the extension so as to overlie the projection. The extension and its overlying wire segments are inserted in an externally threaded, electrically conductive clamping collar. The internal diameter of that part of the clamping collar which surrounds the projection and its overlying wire segments is smaller than the outer diameter of the projection and its overlying wire segments.

Abstract: This invention aims to facilitate attaching and positional correction of a protecting member for an unshielded section on an end portion of a shielding electric cable 1 and to enhance flexibility of processes of working and wiring the cable 1 and flexibility of a wiring posture of the cable 1. A protecting construction for an end portion of a shielded electric cable 1 comprises: an unshielded section on the end portion of the cable; a flexible and insulative protecting tube 10 having a shielding layer 8 on the interior thereof, the protecting tube 10 being provided with a slit 7 along an axial direction so that the tube 10 can be opened and closed in a peripheral direction, the protecting tube 10 being mounted through the slit 7 on the unshielded section on the end portion of the cable 1; and a tape 11 wound around the protecting tube 10 to secure it (10) to the end portion of the cable 1. The slit protecting tube 10 forms a protecting member for the unshielded section.

Abstract: An effective grounding of electrical equipment, electrical cables, housings, and the like, is accomplished by connector lugs that are initially formed as an integral part, for example, of a connecting sleeve that surrounds a protective casing or an envelope of a cable in a crimping manner. The lugs are only bent out of the sleeve or housing portion or the like when needed. A grounding conductor is then secured to the lug, for example, by a screw connection or by a plug-in connection or the like. The present lugs may be incorporated in all systems that are provided for protection against surge currents or excessive voltages produced by a thunderstorm, especially in a vehicle or a craft, e.g. an aircraft.

Abstract: A ground connector for grounding a small diameter cable enclosed by an exposed shield employs a collapsible tube formed by a strip of material wound in a spiral shape. A braided connector engages the shield and connects with a ground lead. An elastomeric covering biases the braided connector against the shield. The connector is forced against the shield when a pull-out force is applied to the strip.

Abstract: A strain relief member is provided for use with a closure member, which strain relief is formed with a web having tabs formed therein, each with a fastener receiving slot and each formed to be bent angularly from the plane of the web to aid in nesting the cables to reduce the space necessary for the joining the cables electrically and providing strain relief.

Abstract: A grounding connection and method for use with multi-wire cable (10) of a type having a plurality of individual cables (12) arranged in side-by-side relationship with each cable including an outer insulation sheath (14) extending around a relatively fragile, thin ground shield (16) in turn extended around a dielectric sleeve (18) carrying a fine signal wire (20) includes the provision of a body (22) of conductive plastic molded or cast around the exposed shield to provide a permanent electrical interconnection and commoning of the shield (16) of the multiple cables. A grounding bus (26) is used with the body (22) to interconnect ground circuits to external ground paths of circuit boards or the like. An alternative embodiment includes plastic material having sufficient strength to form fasteners (50) or latches (54) extending the use of the body (22). A thin wall plastic housing (60) may be used as an alternative definition of a cavity into which the material is poured to form the body (22).

Abstract: A grounding clamp for permitting the grounding of an electrical cable provided with a 2-hole compression connector allowing the grounding of this cable to a metallic pipe. A mechanical clamp provided with a saddle portion and one or more U-bolts is mounted to the pipe. The mechanical clamp is provided with a mounting pad onto which the compression conductor is also mounted. A connection system is provided between the mounting pad and the compression lug allowing the electrical cable to be angled at different directions with respect to the metallic pipe.

Abstract: In a transmission cable for low frequencies, first and second elongate transmission lines disposed in generally parallel alignment in close proximity to each other, each transmission line having an inner conductor and a coaxial outer conductor and insulating material disposed between the inner conductor and the coaxial outer conductor, and a jacket of insulating material covering said coaxial outer conductor, said outer coaxial conductor serving as a shield and means for grounding one end of each of the shields.

Abstract: A brass strap is utilized as a common grounding bar for the shields of a plurality of coaxial cables. The individual coaxial cables pass through holes in the common grounding bar, and the inner conductors are connected to the pins of a printed circuit board connector.

Abstract: A shielded cable passes through a kickpipe in a structural plate member, h as the deck of a ship. The kickpipe has a necked-down portion designed to receive the cable at a point where the cable shielding has been exposed. Axially compressible radially expandable iris, or toroidal, springs are engaged by an adapter nut threadably received inside the kickpipe to create a low impedance ground connection from the cable shielding to the deck. The adapter nut has a cavity for receiving a packing material and a gland nut is received in the adapter cavity to seal the ground connection from the environment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pipe flange connection suitable for use with, e.g., polymerically lined metal pipes, wherein one or more metallic conductors is inserted between the opposing spaced faces of adjacent metal pipe flanges to promote electrical conductivity therebetween.

Abstract: A grounding connector for interconnecting a ground wire with a pipe in a one-piece stamped and formed member (10) which includes an outer section having diverging walls (14,16) extending from a base section (12) to form a V-shaped channel (18), upper sections (20,22) of the walls (termed outer walls) being crimpable toward each other and locked in a vertical orientation when applied to the pipe (70) and wire (68). An inner section (30) extends integrally from the top (24) of one outer wall (20) and is latchable to the top (24) of the other outer wall (22), and includes a pair of inner walls (36,40) joined by a central arcuate portion (38) crossing the top of the U-shaped channel (18).

Abstract: A grounding connector for interconnecting a pair of uninsulated conductors such as wires includes an outer body member having diverging tabs extending from upper extents of vertical walls of a U-shaped channel, the tabs being crimpable toward each other when applied to the wires. An inner body member includes a base section crossing the top of the U-shaped channel and diverging inner tabs extending along the inside surfaces of the outer body member to assured stops at the ends of the outer tabs. When the outer tabs are crimped to a vertical orientation, the inner tabs are also crimped to a vertical orientation and urge the base section against the wires in the U-shaped channel. The inner body member presses the wires against upper and lower surfaces of a conductive insert so that arrays of penetrating spikes along the insert surfaces break through corrosion of the wires and assuredly electrically interconnect the wires.

Abstract: A ground connector assembly for a service cable employs a protective clip which is inserted between the inner sheath and the shield of a service cable. A machine screw is inserted between the clip and the shield to secure the clip in force-fit relationship. A terminal plate integrally extends from the clip and includes an aperture for connecting the assembly with a ground point.

Abstract: A grounding ferrule is characterized by a generally cylindrical hollow member having at least three equiangularly circumferentially spaced axially extending slots which cooperate to define a plurality of circumferentially adjacent webs. Each web has a plurality of radially inwardly extending protrusions provided on the inner surface thereof. The ferrule responds to a radially inwardly directed crimping force applied circumferentially to the exterior surface of the webs by deflecting radially inwardly to define a constricted central region.

Abstract: A device for connecting the grounding shield layer of a cable in a splice connection. A flat strap, such as a mesh of metallic wires, is wrapped at least 270.degree. around the shield layer. The ends of the strap or braid are folded over, forming two generally parallel tails. The central portion of the braid is secured to the shield with a constant force spring, and the free ends of the braid are fastened to the shield layer on the opposite side of the splice. A second braid may be used in a similar manner to bridge the connection across the splice. By providing two tails emanating from a single braid, current surges in the shield layer are divided along two current paths, reducing current density and minimizing failures in the cable shield connection.

Abstract: In providing a coaxial cable having reinforcing strands with a Kellems grip onnector, a length of the outer sheath is initially removed to expose the core, reinforcing strands and metallic braid. The exposed strands are formed into a multiplicity of bundles which are initially folded away from the end of the cable, and a metallic washer is placed over the exposed core and conductively bonded to the metallic braid. A Kellems grip connector having a connector element and a cylindrical mesh compression sleeve is inserted onto the core, and the sleeve extends over the washer and the strands. The washer is conductively connected to the connector of the Kellems grip connector which is spaced closely thereto. The bundles of strands are pulled outwardly through peripherally spaced openings in the mesh sleeve and looped about the intersections of the wires of the sleeve adjacent the connector.

Abstract: A device (20) for connecting a ground wire (66) to a metallic portion of a cable (30) includes a first cable engagement portion (22) having a bond shoe (42) which is adapted to be engaged with a metallic cable shield (34). The bond shoe has an upstanding portion (52) projecting therefrom and adapted to be secured to an upstanding portion (56) of a second cable engagement portion (24). A plate (58) of the second cable engagement portion is adapted to become engaged with and to become secured to a portion of a plastic jacket (36) of the cable which encloses the metallic shield. A bonding block (26) having two bores each adapted to receive an end portion of a ground wire is secured to the two upstanding portions. Wire-like strength members (38--38) of the cable may be terminated in a clamped manner between the upstanding portions of the second cable engagement portion and the bonding block. Advantageously, the connecting device is independent of any closure in which it may be disposed.

Abstract: A device (20) for connecting a ground wire (66) to a metallic portion of a cable (30) includes a first cable engagement portion (22) having a bond shoe (42) which is adapted to be engaged with a metallic cable shield (34). The bond shoe has an upstanding portion (52) projecting therefrom and adapted to be secured to an upstanding portion (56) of a second cable engagement portion (24). A plate (58) of the second cable engagement portion is adapted to become engaged with and to become secured to a portion of a plastic jacket (36) of the cable which encloses the metallic shield. A bonding block (26) having two bores each adapted to receive an end portion of a ground wire is secured to the two upstanding portions. Wire-like strength members (38--38) of the cable may be terminated in a clamped manner between the upstanding portions of the second cable engagement portion and the bonding block. Advantageously, the connecting device is independent of any closure in which it may be disposed.