Burndy, LLC

Gregg S Gordon

Marc A Larochelle

Gennaro L Pecora

Crimping tool handle

An electrical connector for connecting a first conductor to a second conductor. The electrical connector includes a generally E-shaped body which defines first and second conductor receiving cavities for accommodating the respective conductors. An intermediate member extends generally centrally in the interior of the body member, serving to separate the conductor receiving cavities. The body member is provided with an opening communicating with the conductor receiving cavities, by means of which the conductors are adapted to be positioned within the cavities. A plurality of rib members project from the body member into each of the cavities, and are deformable under pressure to vary the size of the cavities. An integral retaining member is associated with the intermediate member, being connected thereto by means of a two-way hinge, whereby, when a conductor has been placed in either one of the conductor receiving cavities, the retaining member may be manually rotated to a position wherein it encloses and secures the conductor in the cavity. The connector is then intended to be placed over a second conductor, such that the second conductor is received in the other conductor receiving cavity. The connector is adapted to be compressed, by means of a compression tool, so as to substantially close the opening in the body member. The retaining member extends from the hinge, through the opening, and terminates in an end situated beyond the upper and lower arms exteriorly of the body member. The retaining member is thus able to be manually grasped by the installer at the exterior of the body member.

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Manchester, NH, United States of America

Gregg S Gordon