Abstract: A clamp for clamping two elongate members together, wherein one elongate member has substantially radial ridges, wherein the clamp includes a first clamp element having a first clamp surface; a second clamp element having a second clamp surface; and a member for securing the first clamp element to the second clamp element in a secured position with the first and second clamp surfaces facing each other, wherein the first and second clamp surfaces in the secured position define first and second channels for clamping two substantially elongate members, and wherein at least one channel of the first and second channels has a plurality of teeth spaced longitudinally along the channel and defining gaps therebetween.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a first jaw member 12 that has an inside surface, an outside surface, a first end 16 and a second end 18. The first jaw member further has a curved portion 24 formed on the inside surface adjacent the first end and a plurality of spaced apart pairs of fingers 28, 30 and 32 extending inwardly from the second end. A second jaw member 14 has an inside surface, an outside surface, a first end 20 and a second end 22. The second jaw member also has a curved portion 26 formed on the inside surface adjacent the first end and spaced apart finger pairs 36 and 38 extending inwardly from the second end. A terminal in the form of a stirrup 40 is secured between the second ends of the first and second jaw members. The stirrup has a gap 50 formed therethrough. Projecting from the second end of the first jaw member is a stop member 34. The stop member is positioned between the gap in the stirrup in order to prevent axial movement of the same along the electrical connector.

Abstract: The invention comprises an electrical connector with a clamp member having two opposing channels for receiving conductors therein. The channels extend longitudinally along a length of the clamp member. The opposing channels are connected together by an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion has a web and an inner loop to provide inherent resiliency in the clamp member. The connector also has a wedge member to be received within the clamp member between the opposed channels. The wedge member is driven within the clamp member in a lateral direction by a bolt. The bolt connects the clamp member to the wedge member.

Abstract: A tap connector provided with upper and lower body portions, each of the body portions including opposed concave seating surfaces adapted to hold a conductor having a first diameter. The upper and lower portions are provided with a tongue and groove combination parallel to the concave seating surfaces to hold a conductor having a second diameter less in size than the first diameter. This tongue and groove combination provides an anti-rotating feature.

Abstract: An electrical cable connector comprises at least two insulative material jaw members adapted to define between them at least two parallel channels, one for each cable. At least one metal contact member is carried by one of the jaw members in a housing in which it is at least partially accommodated. It has active parts at the front adapted to intersect both channels. Clamping means close the jaw members so as to close the channels onto the cables. Insulative material seals are disposed around the respective active parts of the contact member and linked by a crosspiece. The crosspiece is secured by deformation to the respective jaw member so that it is fastened thereto. To this end the crosspiece is disposed between two ribs which are one piece with the jaw member and are deformed under pressure into a U-shape pressing against the crosspiece.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted for connecting a ground wire to a service wire employs a clamp arm having a bifurcated head which clamps the ground wire. A nut mounted to a threaded shaft of the arm is tightened to force a sleeve to engage exterior surfaces of the arm to clamp the ground wire. A pair of service wires may be secured by a bow tie type connector band disposed between the sleeve and the lock nut.

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.

Abstract: A branch connection accessory device for an insulated branch cable to be connected to an insulated main cable comprises a two-part clamping system. This is adapted to clamp the branch cable between the two parts, at least a first of which is electrically conductive. An insulated conductor appendix is factory-fitted, electrically connected and mechanically joined to the first part. It is adapted to be connected to a non-separate branch connector having two jaws, to one of which the appendix is connected and the other of which is connected to the main cable. An insulative seal envelops the device, a hole in the seal providing access to the first part. A well in the seal in line with the other part enable the latter to be operated. The device therefore constitutes a sealed, insulative branch connection accessory device.

Abstract: An electrical connector for electrically connecting and mechanically securing two cables. More particularly, the connector includes a C-shaped member having a pair of channels facing each other and wedge block for being positioned in the C-shaped member between cables in the channels. Slanted sides of the wedge block engage and compress the cable to provide an electrical connection therebetween and to mechanically secure the cable against pull-out.

Abstract: A cordless conducting means for lamps including two half-casings, bent conductors on which a circumferential slots are arranged and two pairs of positioning means which are conductive. The conductors are retained in the positioning means so that electricity can be transmitted via the conductors and the positioning means finally to the bulb. A coat of insulating material is coated on the conductors in order to prevent electrical leakage.

Abstract: A screw connection device for electric conductors, is provided having at least one screw-clamping piece assembly. A structure integral with the insulating body of the terminal, partially surrounds the screw head and has at least one heel. This heel is applicable against an inclined face of the clamp and is adapted so as to hold the screw-clamp assembly in position against removal along the axis of the screw and against tipping towards the conductor insertion side.

Abstract: An electrical connector for electrically connecting cables together. More particularly, the connector includes a body member being U-shaped to provide a central opening and having cable receiving grooves on each side of the opening. Further included is a cap member having a section which slides into the central opening and laterally extending arms which overlap the body member and have grooves facing and cooperating with the grooves in the body member to confine cables therebetween. The body and cap members can be assembled, disassembled, and reused.

Abstract: An electrical connector for electrically connecting two conductors. More particularly, the conductor includes a C-shaped body member having parallel, inwardly facing channels for receiving conductors therein and a pair of toggle blocks pivotally joined together and each having outwardly facing channels along one side. The toggle blocks, having a combined width greater than the space between conductors positioned in the channels in the C-shaped body member, compress the conductors therein when forced into the body member.

Abstract: A bus bar connector for electrically connecting a number of aligned bus bar terminals to a similar number of aligned bus bar terminals is disclosed. The bus bar connector comprises at least one current conducting plate extending transversally across the bus bar terminals, and means for clamping such plate to the bus bar terminals.

Abstract: A three part connector for use in connecting tap lines to energized main lines uses a plurality of fasteners to secure a tap line keeper and cap member to a body member. The fasteners are peened to prevent their inadvertent removal from the connector, thus facilitating the use of the connector. The tap line keeper may be independently used to secure the tap line to the connector to prevent unexpected tap line disconnection during the tapping process.

Abstract: An electrical clamp connector with first and second half portions connected together and providing at least two mating grooves for electrical conductors to be electrically bridged. Bridging plates extend transverse to the grooves in one half portion and oppose corresponding bridging plates in the other half portion. Each bridging plate has first and second sets of piercing teeth to pierce the conductors at the grooves. The second half portion has substantially greater depth than the first half portion. Improved high real torque connecting means are provided by a bolt, a threaded upstanding tubular pipe in the second half portion, a first threaded cylindrical passage underlying the tubular pipe, a flat or curved metal plate with a threaded passage and encapsulated in the second half portion substantially above the bottom of the second half portion, and a second cylindrical passage below the metal plate.