Abstract: A wedge connector with a shell and a wedge. The shell has a general "C" shape and is suitably sized and shaped to receive the wedge and a conductor in a receiving area. The conductor is sandwiched between the wedge and the shell. A curved wall of the shell has a hole with an edge of the wall at the hole projecting inwardly into the receiving area.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting electrical conductors. The connector has a "C" shaped sleeve and a wedge. The sleeve has a middle section with an interior surface having a longitudinal depression, a main stop ledge at a rear end of the depression and a temporary stop ledge at the rear of the sleeve. The wedge is comprised of an elongate sheet metal member that is folded over along its length at least two times to form the wedge with two adjacent loops. A side edge of the sheet metal member forms multiple latching ledges to engage stop ledges on the sleeve for preventing the wedge from moving out of the sleeve.

Abstract: A wire connector (10) is disclosed of the type having an outer clamp member (14) and an inner wedge (12) that is inserted into the clamp member to physically and electrically interconnect two conductors (16, 18) together. The clamp member (14) includes a resilient intermediate portion (60) having two walls (62, 64) attached at right angles thereto with opposing channels (66, 68) formed in the two walls. The wedge 12 is arranged to enter into the clamp member (14) and clamp the two conductors (16, 18) against the two channels (66, 68) A pair of flanges (72, 76) extend from the two walls toward each other and have flange surfaces (74, 78) that oppose bearing surfaces (50, 52) on the wedge. When conductors of a certain size combination are being interconnected the bearing surfaces (50, 52) pressingly engage the flange surfaces (74, 78) causing the walls (62, 64) to tend to move inwardly, thereby increasing the clamping force that is exerted on the conductors (16, 18).

Abstract: A wire connector (10) is provided for electrically interconnecting two or more conductors (18, 20) together. The wire connector includes a clamping member (14) having a tapered wall (36) that completely surrounds an internal cavity (42). The cavity (42) includes channels (48, 54) for receiving the conductors. A tapered wedge (16) having similar channels (64, 72) is arranged to enter the cavity (42) and wedge the conductors (18, 20) between the surfaces of the clamping member channels and the wedge channels thereby completing the desired interconnection. A bolt (22) extending through the clamping member and wedge is threaded into a nut (24) to hold the parts together. An insulating cover (12) is provided to slip over and latch to the assembly.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1') having a generally C-shaped member (2') for electrically connecting wires (30') with a wedge member (12'). The C-shaped member (2') comprises radially arranged recesses (7') and holding teeth (10') which are adapted to provide tensile strength to the wedge member (12') for retaining the wires (30'). Indicia marks (A,B) are provided for correct sizing of the connector relative to the wires (30'). FIG. 6.

Abstract: An electrical brain contact device and device for connecting a plurality of lead wires with individual take-up terminals is described. The lead wires in the brain contact device extend to a terminal mount with an array of lead-wire terminals on it. A connector assembly includes a connector block with a matching array of take-up terminals and an elongate cavity to receive the terminal mount, and a mechanism to removably draw the take-up terminals into terminal-to-terminal contact with the terminal mount to facilitate electrical connection.

Abstract: An electrical wedge connector with a sleeve, a separate wedge, and an interconnector. The interconnector connects the wedge to the sleeve when the wedge is not directly connected to the sleeve. This prevents the sleeve or wedge from being accidently lost or dropped prior to assembly. The interconnector can be flexible or rigid.

Abstract: A hollow center conductor connector assembly having an expandable plug (12), a plug-expanding-conductor-coupler (14) and a bolt (15) provides a connector for smooth wall hollow center conductors and corrugated wall center conductors. The expandable plug (12) is provided with fine teeth (34) for gripping a smooth wall type center conductor and a helical groove (36) for gripping a corrugated wall type center conductor. The diameter of the expandable plug (12) is expanded when the plug-expanding-conductor-coupler (14) and expandable plug (12) are drawn together by a bolt (15).

Abstract: An electrical connector with a C-shaped sleeve and a one-piece wedge. The wedge has two opposite ends adapted to sandwich conductors against the sleeve and a center section. The center section has outwardly laterally bowed sections. The bowed sections are sequentially oppositely outwardly bowed along the length of the wedge. The wedge is preferably formed from an extruded or formed I-beam shaped member.

Abstract: A wedge component (1) for an electrical tap connector employed for the connection of conductors (5) of electrical distribution networks. The wedge (1) is generally trapezoidal in shape, can be manufactured of aluminum, and includes a lowering (2) and a reinforcement projection (3) longitudinally extending between side grooves (4,4'). The wedge (1) is lightweight, inexpensive, and strong since the reinforcement projection (3) provides strength for the tap connector wedge component (1) when it is applied to the conductors (5). FIG. 1.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting electrical conductors. The connector has a "C" shaped sleeve and a wedge. The sleeve has a middle section with an interior surface having a longitudinal depression and a stop ledge at a rear end of the depression. The wedge is comprised of an elongate sheet metal member that is folded over along its length at least two times to form the wedge with two adjacent loops. A side edge of the sheet metal member forms a latching ledge to engage the stop ledge on the sleeve for preventing the wedge from moving out of the sleeve.

Abstract: An electrical connector particularly adapted for connecting the free end of a conductor to a grounded rod. The connector comprises an elongated electrically conductive body having first and second opposite ends connected by a longitudinal axis. A first axial recess in the first end extends along the longitudinal axis partially through the body. A transverse recess extends through the body communicating with the first axial recess. The conductor free end is placed in the transverse recess. The lower end of a plug is placed in the first axial recess and fits snugly in the first axial recess with the lower end contacting and compressing the conductor end extending into the transverse recess. The lower end of the body contains a similar recess for receiving the upper end of a grounding rod.

Abstract: An electrical connector 50 of the type having a C-shaped body member 52 having laterally opposing arcuate ears 60 extending therealong from a wide to a narrow end, the wide end being adapted to receive a wedge member 72 having opposed converging side surfaces 80 defining wire-receiving channels 70 in cooperation with corresponding ones of the arcuate ears 60 opposed therefrom, all for receipt thereinto of respective uninsulated wire conductors therealong to be interconnected upon compression between the wedge member 72 and the C-shaped body member 52 by actuation of a drive bolt 44 causing the wedge member 72 to be driven into the wide end of the C-shaped body member and held therein. The C-shaped body member 52 includes an axial corrugation 64 extending from a far end to a transverse section at a bolt receiving end 67 defining a bolt receiving relief 65, the relief 65 having a concave dimension just large enough to permit passage of a bolt shank therealong.

Abstract: An improved electrical tap connector 20 of the type having a C-shaped body member 22 having laterally opposing arcuate ears 26 extending laterally therealong and converging from a wide end to a narrow end, the body member 22 being adapted to receive a wedge member 40 having opposed converging side surfaces concave therealong defining wire-receiving channels 28 in cooperation with corresponding ones of the arcuate ears 26 opposed therefrom, a drive bolt causing the wedge member 40 to be driven into the wide end of the C-shaped body 22 and held therein, and a stabilizing member 34 at least affixed to one of the C-shaped and the wedge members 22, 40, the stabilizing member 34 being operable during movement of the wedge member 40 into a final connected position in the C-shaped member 22 to locate at least the front end 44 of the wedge member 40 substantially centrally between the arcuate ears 26 of the C-shaped member 22.

Abstract: A connector 10 is disclosed of the type that interconnects and mechanically secures two electrical conductors together, particularly non-insulated, flat ribbon conductors 46. The connector includes a C-shaped clamping member 42 and a wedge 44 that is conformably received therewithin thereby forming a conductor receiving channel on each side of the wedge 44, between the wedge 44 and the walls of the clamping member 42. As the wedge 44 is forced into the clamping member 42 the walls are elastically deflect outwardly, applying substantial force against the conductors, thereby establishing good electrical contact and a strong mechanical interconnection of the two conductors. The connector 10 is self aligning for a variety of conductor sizes where at least one is a flat conductor. This is achieved by means of a novel combination of concave and convex surfaces on the clamping member and a pair of flat converging surfaces on the wedge, one of which includes a concave portion.

Abstract: A connector (10) for an electrical distribution system includes an internal member or wedge (12) received within an external member (11) having an inherent resiliency. The external member (11) has a pair of end portions (15, 16), each of which has an opening (17, 18) to receive a respective wire (13, 14), and the wires (13, 14) are clamped mechanically between the side edges of the internal member or wedge (12) and the respective end portions (15, 16) of the external member (11). No special tool is required, either for the initial installation or subsequent disassembly for repair or replacement, and the inherent resiliency of the external member (11) accommodates any material creepage or dimensional instability in the wire material due to line current variations or adverse weather conditions, particularly where aluminum wires are used.

Abstract: A wedge connector of the type having a C-shaped member defining wire-receiving channels and a wedge member arranged to be forced between the wires thereby securing the wires electrically and mechanically together. Raised, pointed projections are provided in the inner surface of each channel, these projections biting into the wires to increase the required pull-out force. A slot is provided in the wedge and in the fully engaged position of the connector pieces the slot is exposed adjacent an end of the C-member. This allows insertion of a flat screwdriver which can be backed against the end of the C-member to pry the wedge loose.

Abstract: An electrical wire connector of the type having a wedge with converging side surfaces forcible into a C-shaped member between converging ears thereof, includes concave channel portions of the wedge side surface opposing arcuate inner surfaces of the ears to clamp a transmission line, stirrup, and strain clamp member therein under substantial clamping force to common and mechanically join them. The strain clamp cooperates with the electrical wire connector to prevent forces applied to the transmission line from being transmitted to the stirrup, thereby ensuring that a positive electrical connection is maintained between the transmission line and the stirrup.

Abstract: An electrical wire connector of the type having a wedge with converging side surfaces forcible into a C-shaped member between converging ears thereof, includes concave channel portions of the wedge side surfaces opposing arcuate inner surfaces of the ears to clamp respective wires therein under substantial clamping force to common and mechanically join them. The wedge has a raised region to be adjacent and abut the bight of the C-shaped member to minimize bowing thereof and thereby substantially increase the clamping force applied on the wires by the ears of the C-shaped member.

Abstract: An electrical wire connector (10) has a C-shaped body section having arcuate ears (22) laterally therealong and converging from a wide end to a narrow end and forming wire grooves (24), a wedge having converging concave side surfaces (32) forming wire channels opposing wire grooves (24) when inserted into the wide end of the C-shaped member (12), and a shear head drive bolt (50) for urging the wedge (14) into the C-shaped member upon actuation to compress and thus interconnect respective wires (16,18) placed along the wire channels. The drive bolt (50) has an outer hexagonal head (54) joined to a smaller inner hexagonal head (56) at a frangible section to be sheared off upon achievement of a selected torque level which assures interconnection of the wires when attained.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing birdcaging of a conductor having multiple strands when these conductors are installed in a connector utilizing high speed installations, such as by an explosively-operated tool. The inside surface of the connector is coated with a mixture of 30% silica sand and 70% of PENETROX.RTM. A13 to reduce contact resistance. A wedge is then inserted into the connector between the conductors utilizing the explosively driven tool.

Abstract: A wedge connector (10) for commoning a pair of wires (64,66) has been disclosed. The connector (10) includes a wedge (12) which is inserted into a C-member (14) to engage and common the wires (64,66) positioned in respective channels (48) in the C-member (14). The connector (10) further includes a deformable tab (54) for receiving a jaw (70) of a plier-type wedge (12) into the C-member (14). The tab (54) deforms when a predetermined insertion force is reached.

Abstract: An electrical wire connector (10) of the wedge type for commoning a pair of electrical wires (66,68) together is disclosed. More particularly, the C-member (12) has a hole (46) to receive a dimple (60) or pin (96) on the wedge to lock the two components together.

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: An electrical connector for electrically commoning a pair of conductors. More particularly, the connector includes a pair of pivoting toggle blocks which are inserted longitudinally into a C-member at an angle so the combined width is less than the space between conductors disposed in channels in the C-member. As the toggle blocks engage ramps in the C-member, the blocks are forced into a parallel relation to each other, the combined width of which exceeds the aforementioned space whereby the conductors are compressed in the connector and electrically commoned thereby.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use in electrically connecting a pair of cables. More particularly the connector includes a tapered, C-shaped member and a wedge member for being driven into the C-shaped member to secure the cables therein. According to one embodiment, bolts, cooperating with a flange crossing an end of the wedge member, are threadedly advanced into apertures on the C-shaped member to drive the wedge member. In a second embodiment, a bolt, mounted on the C-shaped member is threaded into a sleeve on the wedge member to pull it into the C-shaped member.

Abstract: A tap connector for establishing and maintaining an electrical connection between electrical conductors. The connector has a body whereof the sides define a channel which slidably receives a laterally expandible and contractable wedge assembly. In use, the conductors are rigidly held between the body and the expanded wedge assembly. To produce the required expansion, the wedge assembly comprises at least one driven block and at least one driving block which mate along respective opposed ramp surfaces inclined to the longitudinal axis of the channel. Relative longitudinal movement of the blocks causes the wedge assembly to expand and contract as required.

Abstract: A connector arrangement for a lead for an implantable stimulation device, such as a heart pacemaker, has a receptacle in which a proximal end of a lead is received and a fixing element which is disposed tangentially relative to the proximal end of the lead. The fixing element can assume a first position which provides enough clearance in the receptacle to permit insertion of the proximal end of the lead, and a second position wherein the fixing element forces the proximal end of the lead tightly against a portion of the wall of the receptacle, so that the proximal end is held tightly in the receptacle to make a reliable mechanical and electrical connection. The arrangement permits the housing of the stimulation device to have a small thickness dimension.

Abstract: An electrical connector for mechanically securing and electrically interconnecting a pair of electrical cables. More particularly, the connector includes a C-member defining cable-receiving channels and having an arcuate portion in the web section extending between the channels to define an interior space in communication with an offset from the channels. Also included is a tapered drive member which is advanced into the space to engage the cables positioned in the channels to secure and electrically interconnect them.

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: An electrical connector for electrically connecting two conductors. More particularly the connector includes a C-shaped body member having parallel, inwardly facing channels along each side for receiving conductors therein and a pair of toggle blocks pivotally hinged 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 inwardly facing channels, compress the conductors therein when drawn into the body member.

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 engaging each other 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.