Patent ID: 6169250
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
An enclosure for a cable splice formed by at least one connector splicing together at least two cables, the enclosure comprising: a first cover member and a second cover member, each cover member having two longitudinal sides and two end walls, the first and second cover members configured to engage each other and form a cavity for enclosing the cable splice such that the cables project from at least one of the end walls of the cover members, wherein the cavity is filled with a sealant material for electrically insulating the cable splice and protecting the cable splice from the environment; a cable fixation member for attachment to the cable splice, the fixation member configured such that the fixation member and the attached cable splice are inserted into the cavity formed by the first and second cover members, wherein the fixation member includes laterally extending bars which are positioned adjacent the end walls of the first and second cover members when the fixation member is inserted into the cavity, and wherein the laterally extending bars of the fixation member are provided with openings for receiving cable ties, and wherein the cables of the cable splice are attached to the fixation member with cable ties.