Patent ID: 6316723
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A cable braid splice for creating a mechanical and electrical junction between two cable braids, comprising:a coiled ribbon spring having a first end and a second end, a first coil at said first end, a second coil at said second end, each of said first and second coils wound inwardly towards one another, a joining segment interposed between and connecting said first and second coils; andan inner sleeve for placement entirely around a cable bundle and underneath overlapping cable braids, comprising a coiled ribbon having a coiled tabbed end with an integrally formed tab, a generally rounded end, and a plurality of lateral slots for mating with said tab, wherein said inner sleeve has an extended thinner tail at the end opposite said tabbed end, said tail extending so as to wrap around said inner sleeve to form a ridge in the overlapping braids when in use.