Patent ID: 8845361
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: H02G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fitting for terminating an electrical cable having two or more conductors, comprising: a substantially tubular body having a central bore extending therethrough, a forward end, and a cable receiving end, wherein the central bore is configured to receive the electrical cable therethrough, and wherein the body further comprises an integrated sealing barrier located in the central bore; and a substantially tubular sealing sleeve configured to engage the forward end of the body during assembly of the fitting to receive the two or more conductors of the electrical cable passing through the body, wherein the sealing sleeve is configured to receive a sealing compound therein, such that the sealing compound flows between the two or more conductors during filling of the sealing sleeve, and wherein the sealing sleeve is formed of a transparent material to enable visible confirmation of sealing compound distribution and a determination that the sealing compound is free from voids or air bubbles.