US3923362A
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Wire connecting blocks
Assignee: Nortel Networks Ltd
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Filing: 1974-12-19
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A wire connecting block, such as is particularly suitable for the interconnection of feeder cable conductors to distributor cable conductors, comprises a base having recesses in which are positioned conductors from one cable, and a clip-on module which has a plurality of contact clips contained therein. As the module is clipped on, the inner end of each contact clip enters a related recess in the base and makes electrical connection with the conductor in the recess. Conductors from the other cable are connected to the outer ends of the contact clips and a cover clips over the module. Pads containing an anticorrosive sealant are positioned in the module to envelope the contacts between contact clips and conductors in the base and a further pad in the cover envelopes the connections between connectors and contact clips at the outer ends of the clips.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Brian Dunn
- 👤 James Edward Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/242; H01R4/2425; H01R4/2429; H01R4/2433; H01R43/00; H01R43/01; H01R43/015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A wire connector block comprising: a base, said base including a plurality of recesses for the reception of conductors, a conductor in each recess; a module adapted to clip-on said base; a plurality of contact clips in said module, a contact clip for each recess, a rear end of each contact clip extending from a back face of said module and positioned to enter a related recess and electrically engage with the conductor in the recess; a front end of each contact clip extending adjacent to a front face of said module and adapted to receive a further conductor; a clip-on cover adapted to fit on said front face of said module; a compressible pad in a recess at said back face of said module, and a compressible pad in said cover and adapted to engage said other ends of said contact clips, said pads containing a sealant, said sealant encasing the connections between conductors and contact clips on assembly of the connector block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A wire connector block comprising: a base, said base including a plurality of recesses for the reception of conductors, a conductor in each recess; a module adapted to clip-on said base; a plurality of contact clips in said module, a contact clip for each recess, a rear end of each contact clip extending from a back face of said module and positioned to enter a related recess and electrically engage with the conductor in the recess; a front end of each contact clip extending adjacent to a front face of said module and adapted to receive a further conductor; a clip-on cover adapted to fit on said front face of said module; a compressible pad in a recess at said back face of said module, and a compressible pad in said cover and adapted to engage said other ends of said contact clips, said pads containing a sealant, said sealant encasing the connections between conductors and contact clips on assembly of the connector block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wire connecting block as claimed in claim 1, including a plurality of recesses in said front face of said module, each recess adapted to receive a conductor, said front ends of said connector clips extending into said recesses in said front face, a connector clip end in each recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wire connecting block as claimed in claim 1, including interengaging formations on said base and said module, the formations on said module adapted to deform and clip into engagement with said formations on said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A wire connecting block as claimed in claim 1, said cover hingedly attached to said module.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
A wire connecting block as claimed in claim 1, said module being of sandwich construction and comprising a plurality of members, said members adapted to engage with one another on planes normal to said back and front faces of said module, and including first and second outer members and an inner member, said inner member having first and second side faces, each side face having a plurality of recesses extending from the rear face to the front face of the module, said connector clips positioned in said recesses, said first And second outer members engaging with said first and second side faces respectively to retain said conductor clips in said recesses.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A wire connecting block as claimed in claim 5, including interengaging formations on said members, said formations retaining said members in an assembled condition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |