Patent ID: 8987595
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector, comprising: a conductive housing; and a conductive insert positioned within the conductive housing; a bolt positioned within the conductive housing; wherein the conductive housing includes a configuration for receiving a conductor and being in electrical communication with the conductor through the insert; wherein the bolt is positioned within the housing and positioned to urge the conductive insert against the conductor when the bolt is adjusted; wherein the conductive insert includes a bolt recess, a first region extending beyond the bolt recess in a first axial direction consistent with the configuration for receiving the conductor, a second region extending beyond the bolt recess in a second axial direction opposite the first axial direction, a first curved region extending from the bolt recess perpendicular to the first axial direction and curved to engage the conductor, and a second curved region extending from the bolt recess perpendicular to the first axial direction and curved to engage the conductor, wherein the conductive insert is capable of distributing force from the bolt throughout the conductive insert; wherein the first region, the second region, the first curved region, and the second curved region are arranged for electrical communication with the conductor; wherein the bolt recess has a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the bolt where the bolt extends through the conductive housing.