Patent ID: 6748968
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: F15B,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A combination junction comprising:A) a main conduit having at least one main passage defined by a main-conduit wall to a surface of which at least one main electrical conductor insulated by insulating material is secured; and B) a combination tap comprising: i) a body; ii) an attachment mechanism operable to secure the body to the main conduit; iii) a tap conduit provided by the body and forming at least one tap passage associated with a respective said main passage and entering into communication therewith when the attachment mechanism is operated to secure the body to the main conduit; and iv) at least one tap electrical conductor provided by the body, associated with a respective said main electrical conductor, and terminating in a respective insulation-piercing tip so disposed as to pierce the insulating material and make electrical contact with the respective main conductor when the attachment mechanism is operated to secure the body to the main conduit.