Patent ID: 6203357
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector for cutting and connecting an insulated cable having an insulation layer encasing at least one conductor, comprising:an upper member; anda lower member adapted for receiving said upper member includingfirst means for establishing electrical connection with the conductor by penetrating the insulation layer,second means for establishing electrical connection with the conductor by penetrating the insulation layer,means for severing the conductor, said means being disposed between said first means for establishing electrical connection and said second means for establishing electrical connection, andmeans for moving a first end of the severed cable relative to a second end of the severed cable,wherein said upper member and said lower member secure the insulated cable and said first means establishes electrical connection with said first end of the severed cable and secures said first end of the severed cable, and said second means establishes electrical connection with said second end of the severed cable and secures said second end of the severed cable.