James L. Zahnen - Ormond Beach FL Edward Hielscher - Ormond Beach FL Matthew D. Cawood - Deleone Springs FL
Assignee:
Homac Manufacturing Company - Ormond Beach FL
International Classification:
H01R 4320
US Classification:
29876, 29874, 29882, 72328
Abstract:
A method for making an electrical connector of the bus and post type includes connecting the posts to the bus with respective locking pins so that the posts extend outwardly from the bus. Each locking pin engages a lower open end of a post and extends into and engages a respective opening in the bus. Each locking pin may be expanded radially outwardly to securely engage adjacent portions of the bus and post. Accordingly, strong mechanical and electrical connection is established between the bus and the posts. Expanding each locking pin outwardly may be achieved by impacting at least one end face of each locking pin. In some embodiments, each post further has an upper open end in communication with the open lower end to define a central bore. Thus, expanding each locking pin outwardly may include positioning a first forming tool into the bore to contact a first end face of the locking pin, and while positioning a second forming tool on an opposite side of the bus to contact a second end face opposite the first end face.
Electrical Connector With Offset Keeper Holders And Associated Methods
Abstract of the Disclosure An electrical connector for connecting a plurality of electrical conductors to a transformer conductor, such as in a confined space, includes a generally rectangular flat base with offset keeper holders extending from opposite sides of the base. The base has opposing first and second ends and a medial portion extending therebetween. The first end is to be connected to the transformer conductor, while electrical conductors are to be connected to the second end. The electrical connector includes at least one medial keeper holder extending outwardly from a first side of the medial portion of the base, and at least one medial keeper received in the at least one medial keeper holder to secure an electrical conductor therein. At least one end keeper holder extends outwardly from a second side of the second end of the base and is longitudinally offset and on an opposite side from the at least one medial keeper holder. At least one end keeper is received in the end keeper holder to secure an electrical conductor therein.
Electrical Connector Including Moveable Cable Seating Indicators And Associated Methods
James L. Zahnen - Ormond Beach FL, US Roy E. Jazowski - Ormond Beach FL, US Paul W. Lubinsky - Palm Coast FL, US
Assignee:
Homac Mfg. Company - Ormond Beach FL
International Classification:
H10R 11/09
US Classification:
439798, 439901
Abstract:
An electrical connector for electrical cables includes an electrically conductive body, an insulating cover, and moveable cable seating indicators aligned with seating indicator openings in the conductive body. The electrically conductive body may have spaced apart cable-receiving passageways for receiving respective electrical cable ends therein, and with each cable-receiving passageway may have a cable inlet opening and a cable end viewing opening opposite the cable inlet opening. The electrically conductive body may also have at least one respective fastener-receiving passageway intersecting each of the cable-receiving passageways. A respective fastener may be provided in each of the fastener-receiving passageways. The moveable cable seating indicators provide a cover and permit visual confirmation of proper placement of the electrical cable end within a corresponding one of the cable-receiving passageways.
Slip-Fit Connector Compatible With Different Size Transformer Studs And Related Methods
A slip-fit electrical connector compatible with different size threaded transformer studs includes a body having a plurality of transverse conductor receiving passageways, and intersecting conductor fastener receiving passageways. The body also has a multi-size transformer stud receiving passageway extending longitudinally inwardly from an end thereof, and at least one stud fastener receiving passageway intersecting the multi-size transformer stud receiving passageway. The multi-size transformer stud receiving passageway may be defined by an arcuate bottom, and a plurality of successively larger threaded stud landings with a lowermost threaded stud landing being bifurcated by the arcuate bottom. Each successive threaded stud landing may be bifurcated by a prior threaded stud landing. The threaded stud landings are for different size threaded transformer studs to conveniently and reliably fasten the transformer stud and connector together.
Connector And Insulating Boot For Different Sized Conductors And Associated Methods
Matthew D. Cawood - De Leon Springs FL, US Roy E. Jazowski - Port Orange FL, US Marc F. Salerno - Port Orange FL, US James L. Zahnen - Ormond Beach FL, US
Assignee:
Homac Mfg. Company - Ormond Beach FL
International Classification:
H01R 13/52
US Classification:
439521
Abstract:
An electrical connector may include a conductive body having a conductor receiving passageway therein to receive the conductor of a cable end. The conductive body may also have a fastener receiving passageway intersecting the conductor receiving passageway, and a fastener may be positioned in the fastener receiving passageway for securing the conductor. The connector may also include an insulating boot associated with the conductor receiving passageway. The insulating boot may include an insulating tube, and at least one rupturable seal closing the insulating tube and rupturing upon initial insertion of the cable end therethrough. The rupturable seal may also be compliant to accommodate different sized cable ends and form a seal with adjacent portions of the cable end. A pair of seals may be provided with an optional sealant material therebetween.
Electrical Connector Including Insulating Boots And Associated Methods
James L. Zahnen - Ormond Beach FL, US Roy E. Jazowski - Ormond Beach FL, US Paul W. Lubinsky - Palm Coast FL, US
Assignee:
Homac MFG Company - Ormond Beach FL
International Classification:
H01R 13/52
US Classification:
439521, 439587, 439814, 439798
Abstract:
An electrical connector includes an electrically conductive body having spaced apart cable-receiving passageways for receiving respective electrical cable ends. The electrically conductive body may also have at least one respective fastener-receiving passageway intersecting each of the cable-receiving passageways. An insulating cover may be on the electrically conductive body and include an integrally molded respective tubular cable inlet aligned with each cable inlet opening. A respective insulating boot may be received in each of the tubular cable inlets. Each insulating boot may include a tubular sidewall having a progressively increasing diameter to an open outer end thereof, a removable boot closure cap for removable positioning in the open outer end of the tubular sidewall, and an integrally molded tether connecting the removable boot closure cap to the tubular sidewall.
Electrical Connector Including Removable Tether And Cap Assemblies And Associated Methods
James L. Zahnen - Ormond Beach FL, US Roy E. Jazowski - Ormond Beach FL, US Paul W. Lubinsky - Palm Coast FL, US
Assignee:
Homac MFG Company - Ormond Beach FL
International Classification:
H01R 11/09
US Classification:
439798
Abstract:
An electrical connector includes a respective removable fastener inlet closure cap for each tubular fastener inlet, and a respective flexible tether having a proximal end removably connected adjacent a corresponding tubular fastener inlet and a distal end integrally molded with a corresponding removable fastener inlet closure cap. The connector may include an electrically conductive body having spaced apart cable-receiving passageways for receiving respective electrical cable ends therein, with each cable-receiving passageway having a cable inlet opening. The electrically conductive body may also have at least one respective fastener-receiving passageway intersecting each of the cable-receiving passageways. The connector may also include an insulating cover on the electrically conductive body and including a respective integrally molded tubular fastener inlet aligned with each of the fastener-receiving openings.
Electrical Connector Including Viewing Windows And Associated Methods
James L. Zahnen - Ormond Beach FL, US Roy E. Jazowski - Ormond Beach FL, US Paul W. Lubinsky - Palm Coast FL, US
Assignee:
Homac Mfg. Company - Ormond Beach CA
International Classification:
H01R 9/22
US Classification:
439709, 439910
Abstract:
An electrical connector for electrical cables may include an electrically conductive body, a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) insulating cover, and windows aligned with cable end viewing openings in the conductive body. The electrically conductive body may have spaced apart cable-receiving passageways for receiving respective electrical cable ends therein, and with each cable-receiving passageway having a cable inlet opening and a cable end viewing opening opposite the cable inlet opening. The electrically conductive body may also have at least one respective fastener-receiving passageway intersecting each of the cable-receiving passageways. A respective fastener may be provided in each of the fastener-receiving passageways. The windows provide a cover and permit visual confirmation of proper placement of the electrical cable end within a corresponding one of the cable-receiving passageways.