Abstract: A connector (e.g. coaxial connector) comprises a tubular body structure (22, 23) with an axially extending bore therein for receiving an incoming cable (40) (e.g. coaxial) and for accommodating electrically-conductive contact-making means (31) located adjacent a part of the cable within the tubular body structure and electrically coupled with contact means (32) (e.g. pin contact) of the connector. Axially displaceable means (35) at least partly received by the tubular body structure (22, 23) causes the contact-making means (31) to make good electrical contact with a conductor (44) of the cable (40) (e.g. control conductor of coaxial cable) in response to a predetermined axial displacement of the displaceable means (35). The displaceable means (35) has a first positive hold position relative to the tubular body structure in which position the displaceable means acts solely to retain other connector components within the tubular body structure (22, 23).

Abstract: A device for connecting wires. The device has two elements; an external element and an internal metal element. The external element is cylindrical and hollow. The external element has a central section with an outer surface that is hexagonal. The external element has an orifice at each end. Both orifices are sized into receive wires and have internal threads. The internal threads function to grip the insulation of the wires and draw the wires inside of the device to make contact with the internal metal element or contact. The internal metal element, or contact, is located inside the external element and is secured by an internal bearing surface. The internal element possesses sharp points for puncturing the insulation on filamentous wires that are inserted into the orifices of the device to complete electrical contact between the wires. Alternatively, the internal element has blunt ends for contacting solid wires.

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: A positive quick connect electrical connector for connecting the bare ends of a pair of electrical wires is constituted by a molded non-conductive female coupling member having a connection chamber therein and threaded walls. A metal connector member is secured to an end of one of the pair of electrical wires, the metal connector member being positioned in the connection chamber and having a conically-shaped end surface to provide a wire guiding and engaging surface for the bare end of the other of the pair of electrical wires. A non-conductive male coupling member has a bore therethrough. A first end of the bore has a conically-shaped annular wall which is complementary to the conically-shaped end surface on the metal connector member.

Abstract: An electrical connector which comprises a first elongated connecting element and a second elongated connecting element, the first elongated element having a threaded surface along the exterior thereof, the second elongated connector having a shoulder thereon, and a compression nut extending around and against the shoulder of the second connecting element and engaging the first connecting element to force positive engagement between the first and second connecting elements. The apparatus may include structure the second elongated connecting element for selectively preventing axial movement of the compression nut past a predetermined axial point whereby the first and second elongated connecting elements are separated. The structure may include a generally diametrically extending bore in the second connecting element dimensioned for insertion of an associated pin to facilitate disassembly of the first and second connecting elements.

Abstract: An electrical wire connector has a bifurcated bolt having opposed prongs coextending spaced from each other defining a wire-receiving channel therebetween. A nut is threaded onto the bolt until an insert carried by the nut is pressed tightly against one of the two wires disposed along the channel, to clamp the wires tightly against the bottom of the channel and electrically interconnect the wires. The nut has an internally threaded lower section within which a body section of the insert is disposed, and an upper section joined to the lower section at a frangible section adapted to break upon sufficient torque being applied to the nut by a tool, thus providing a torque limit and a visual indication of full assured interconnection.

Abstract: A battery cable assembly having an in-line captive switch device, in which the battery cable conductor is divided into two parts, with a conductive contact pad electrically attached to the end of each part, the pads being axially aligned within the bore of a housing having a threaded sleeve member formed, at least partially, of insulating material. The first pad is secured within the sleeve in fixed non-rotating relation thereto, and in fixed position relative to the first cable portion. The second cable portion is provided with a threaded ferrule which is rotatable relative to the second cable portion for providing relative axial displacement between the pads. The rotatable ferrule is captively rotatable to preclude separation of the two cable portions. A blinking light-emitting device is electrically coupled to the two cable portions for energization via the storage battery and electrical circuit through the light-emitting device to provide visual indication when the pads separate.

Abstract: A high voltage cable is fixed to the single leg of a 600-Amp "T" connector having a first of its cross bar arms mounted upon an insulating bushing fixed to a wall of the apparatus housing it is to serve. Spaced apart from such insulating bushing and mounted upon the same wall is an apparatus bushing to which is connected a bushing extender. An "h" shaped link member is employed to couple the cable via the other of its "T" connector cross bar arms to the apparatus bushing via the bushing extender. One of the short arms of the link member contains a pin/socket arrangement to make an electrical connection with the cable. The remaining short arm contains a screw-operated member operated by a tool inserted through the single long arm to make and break electrical and mechanical connections between the link member and the bushing extender. When removed, the link member not only interrupts the circuit but provides a visual indication thereof.

Abstract: A splicing device to join the free ends of two cables. The present invention provides a non-conductive housing assembly around a possibility of three inner conductive connector means. The inner conductive connector means joins the free ends of a conductive cables such that there is an uninterrupted electrical flow path between the ends of the cables. The connector housing provides a protective outer housing around the assembly and holds the spliced ends of the cables together. The splicing device can be readily installed to provide a safe and reliable splicing of free cable ends.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for establishing at ultrahigh frequency the electrical continuity between two conductive elements, wherein:the annular joint is made of a resilient metal and is in the form of a washer;the junction face of one of said conductive elements comprises an annular projection directed towards the other conductive element and surrounding a recess;the junction face of the other of said conductive elements comprises at least one bearing portion disposed opposite said annular projection, so that the peripheral part of said washer can be pressed between said annular projection and said bearing portion, due to the action of said tightening means; andblocking means are provided to maintain the central part of said washer inside said recess, so that, when said conductive elements are pressed against each other, said washer deforms elastically in non-irreversible manner, to take the shape of a flare widening in the direction of said other element.

Abstract: A high-voltage cable is fixed to the single leg of a 600-amp "T" connector, which in turn is coupled for non-removable engagement with an insulating bushing fixed to a wall of the apparatus housing it is to serve. A removable screw-applied link member selectively couples the remaining leg to the apparatus bushing whereby power is supplied to the apparatus only when the link is present and isolates the cable when it is absent. A bushing extender and novel contact extenders fix the positions of components and serve to align the two arms of the link. Each of the arms includes an externally threaded stud for engagement with the contact extenders which are positioned in the "T" leg and bushing extender such as to engage the studs before interface interference to assist and guide the screw assembly of such parts. By this system, the apparatus and cable can be tested, grounded and a visible break performed without moving the high-voltage cable.

Abstract: A lead locking mechanism suitable for use in a cardiac pacer is provided for axial in-line lead attachment in a pacer neck thereby permitting reduction in pacer neck thickness. The lead locking mechanism includes a substantially fixed annular collar and a hollow screw member threadedly mounted within the annular collar. The annular collar and hollow screw member confine a radially contractable and expandable lead locking member therebetween which functions to clamp a lead connector pin in response to movement of the hollow screw member.

Abstract: An axial grip connector for electrically and mechanically connecting cables together. More particularly, the connector includes a plurality of beveled, jaws which cooperatively form an elongated, double tapered gripping member with a passage therethrough for receiving the cables, collars for being driven onto the tapered gripping member to compress the jaws into gripping engagement with the cables and telescoping drive members which enclose the gripping member and collars and which drive the collars onto the gripping member by being threaded together.

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.