US3951503A
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Cable splice assembly for multiconductor cables
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-04
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Granted: 1976-04-20
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Expires: 1994-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A cable splicing apparatus for multiconductor cables which is characterized by a sleeve portion having resilient end portions adapted to receive threaded collar means for securely frictionally gripping the ends of the cable being spliced. The apparatus further includes a novel slideably mounted centerplate integrally carrying electrically conducting pins for connecting the severed conductors to form the splice. The centerplate is adapted to cooperate with guide means to assure positive alignment with the cable and the sleeve to simplify installation and to eliminate improper connections between non-mating conductors. Preferably, after the splice connection has been made and the sleeve is secured, a heat responsive plastic tube is employed to completely shroud the splice joint.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Caulkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/50; H01R4/5033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In a cable splice assembly for multiconductor cables, the combination of sleeve means adapted to slideably receive the portions of the cable being joined, said sleeve means provided with resilient end portions, each end portion having an outer, threaded surface; collar means threadably engaging a respective one of said resilient sleeve end portions for frictionally securing each sleeve end portion to a respective portion of cable on each side of the area being spliced; and a non-conducting centerplate slideably mounted in said sleeve means and including a plurality of electrically conducting pins longitudinally extending through opposing outer faces of said centerplate, a respective one of said pins being aligned to engage in electrically conducting relationship a respective one of each of the conductors in said cable being spliced.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a cable splice assembly for multiconductor cables, the combination of sleeve means adapted to slideably receive the portions of the cable being joined, said sleeve means provided with resilient end portions, each end portion having an outer, threaded surface; collar means threadably engaging a respective one of said resilient sleeve end portions for frictionally securing each sleeve end portion to a respective portion of cable on each side of the area being spliced; and a non-conducting centerplate slideably mounted in said sleeve means and including a plurality of electrically conducting pins longitudinally extending through opposing outer faces of said centerplate, a respective one of said pins being aligned to engage in electrically conducting relationship a respective one of each of the conductors in said cable being spliced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The assembly defined in claim 1 including a pair of non-conducting guide plates slideably mounted in said sleeve means; a respective one of said guide plates being mounted in engagement with opposing faces of said centerplate, each of said guide plates including a plurality of outwardly extending hollow shrouds, each of said shrouds adapted to securely engage in surrounding relationship a respective end of each respective conductor to be spliced and aligned to receive a respective one of said conducting pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly defined in claim 2 wherein said guide plates and said centerplate are keyed in said sleeve means against angular rotation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The assembly defined in claim 2 wherein the inner surface of said sleeve includes a longitudinally extending guide slot and said guide plates include a key means slideably disposed in said guide slot to align said guide plates in predetermined angular position within said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The assembly defined in claim 2 wherein the inner surface of said sleeve includes a longitudinally extending guide slot and said centerplate and said guide plates include key means slideably disposed in said guide slot to align said centerplate and guide plates in predetermined angular position within said sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
201 words
In a cable splice assembly for multiconductor cables, the combination of sleeve means slideably mounted over the portions of the cable being joined, said sleeve means provided with resilient end portions provided with outer threaded surfaces; collar means threadably mounted on each of said resilient end portions and cooperating therewith to frictionally secure the portions of the cable carried in said sleeve; and a none-conducting centerplate of the same general configuration as said cable slideably mounted in said sleeve means and including a plurality of electrically conducting pins longitudinally extending through opposing outer faces of said centerplate, a respective one of said pins being aligned in electrically conducting engagement with a respective one of each of the conductors in said cable; and a non-conducting guide plate slideably disposed in said sleeve means and engaging each outer face of said centerplate and including a plurality of outwardly extending, hollow-shrouds, a respective one of said shrouds mounted in surrounding engagement with a respective one of said conductors and aligned to receive a respective one of said conducting pins, said guide plates being keyed in said sleeve means to align said centerplate and associated guide plates in coordinated angular position with said sleeve means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
201 words
In a cable splice assembly for multiconductor cables, the combination of sleeve means slideably mounted over the portions of the cable being joined, said sleeve means provided with resilient end portions provided with outer threaded surfaces; collar means threadably mounted on each of said resilient end portions and cooperating therewith to frictionally secure the portions of the cable carried in said sleeve; and a none-conducting centerplate of the same general configuration as said cable slideably mounted in said sleeve means and including a plurality of electrically conducting pins longitudinally extending through opposing outer faces of said centerplate, a respective one of said pins being aligned in electrically conducting engagement with a respective one of each of the conductors in said cable; and a non-conducting guide plate slideably disposed in said sleeve means and engaging each outer face of said centerplate and including a plurality of outwardly extending, hollow-shrouds, a respective one of said shrouds mounted in surrounding engagement with a respective one of said conductors and aligned to receive a respective one of said conducting pins, said guide plates being keyed in said sleeve means to align said centerplate and associated guide plates in coordinated angular position with said sleeve means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-20 | 1979-10-20 | 1980-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-20 | 1983-10-20 | 1984-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-20 | 1987-10-20 | 1988-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |