Patent ID: 6805596
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: H01R,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
A connector assembly for use in transmission line installations, said connector assembly comprising:an elongated and interiorly hollowed tube having a selected interior diameter, a first end and a second end, said tube being constructed of a first metallic material exhibiting a determined rate of extrusion; at least one sleeve having a selected outer diameter less than said interior diameter of said tube and such that said sleeve is capable of being axially inserted through said first end and into said tube, said sleeve being constructed of a second metallic material exhibiting a rate of extrusion greater than that of said elongated tube; a current carrying cable including a plurality of outer strands, a central extending plurality of inner strands extending beyond said outer strands and inserting within said sleeve; said elongated tube being subjected to mechanical compression and area reducing procedure, said sleeve extruding at a rate greater than said elongated tube and such that said second metallic material associated with said sleeve establishes stress relief between said inner strands and said tube; and an outer tubular body having a selected interior diameter, a first end and a second end, said outer body being constructed of a metallic and current conductive material and is slidably engaged over said tube.