Patent ID: 6530794
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
Apparatus to connect first portions of at least two cables to respective second portions of the at least two cables, the apparatus comprising:a generally cylindrical male member having a longitudinal central axis, the male member being coupled to the first portion of the cables; a generally cylindrical female member having a longitudinal central axis, the female member being coupled to the second portions of the cables; an actuation mechanism comprising a tapered member having a tapered surface, wherein one of the first and second portions of the cables comprise engaging members adapted to engage the tapered surface; a casing device comprising a plurality of apertures; wherein movement of the tapered member along the longitudinal central axis of the male member is adapted to displace, through the apertures of the casing device, at least part of at least one of the first and second portions of the cables radially in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the male and female members, to engage with the other portions of the cables.