Patent ID: 8231402
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for coupling electrical conductors, the device comprising: a connector body; an engagement aperture extending through the connector body from a first body surface to an oppositely disposed second body surface, along an engagement axis; at least one coupling element movably engageable at least partially within the engagement aperture; a first channel extending through two oppositely disposed outer surfaces of the connector body along a first channel axis and adapted to receive an insulated electrical conductor, wherein the first channel axis and the engagement axis are substantially parallel; and, a second channel formed into the connector body and adapted to receive a second insulated electrical conductor, wherein the second channel has a first portion formed along an insertion axis and a second portion formed along a second channel axis, wherein the insertion axis is disposed at an angle relative to the engagement axis, and wherein the second channel axis is substantially parallel to the engagement axis; wherein the first channel intersects with the engagement channel at least one location and wherein the second channel intersects with the engagement channel at least a second location; wherein at least a first portion of the at least one coupling element extends into the first channel and at least a second portion of the at least one coupling element extends into the second channel.