Patent ID: 6827597
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector for joining two cables, comprising:a load transfer plug adapted to couple to a strength member in each of the cables to be joined; a connector insert assembly functionally coupled to an inner portion of each load transfer plug; conductor terminals disposed in corresponding openings of each connector insert assembly, the terminals protruding from a face of the connector insert assembly, the terminals adapted to couple to and terminate conductors in each of the cables; an alignment sleeve holder coupled to one of the connector insert assemblies, the alignment sleeve holder including alignment sleeves therein for receiving the protruding terminals; and a housing element sealingly coupled to an exterior of each of load transfer plug, the housing elements adapted to sealingly couple to each other, the housing elements adapted to urge the connector insert assemblies into contact with each other and to transfer axial load between the load transfer plugs when the housing elements are coupled to each other, the housing elements having rotational and axial alignment features on corresponding surfaces thereof, the housing elements each adapted to be removed from the load transfer plug without uncoupling the cable from the load transfer plug.