Hubbell Limited

Fargo Mfg. Company, Inc.

Robert A Nellis, Jr

Robert V DeFrance

Nick S Annas

Richard R Matlock

A connector has an attaching portion with a first axis extending in a first direction, a first free end adapted to receive a mating connection element, and a second end spaced from the first free end along the first axis. The connector further has first and second arm portions coupled to the second end of the attaching portion and extending outwardly therefrom. Each of the arm portions has a second longitudinal axis extending transverse to the first axis of the attaching portion. Each of the first and second arm portions further has a plurality of ports for receiving conducting devices or conductors, each of the ports being open towards a direction that is transverse to the second longitudinal axis. Preferably, the first and second arm portions and the attaching portion are integrally formed as a unitary, one-piece member. The connector further has a plurality of fastening members, with each of the fastening members being coupled to one of the plurality of ports for securing one of the conducting devices or conductors within each of the ports. Each of the first fastening members having a first actuating element that is accessible for manipulation in a direction that is transverse to the second longitudinal axis. A non-conductive cover can be used to surround and insulate the connector.

Multi-tap stud connector

A fixed spacer hot line tap has a body with a base and a run-conductor groove. An eyebolt passes through the base and has a tip disposed between the base and the run-conductor groove. The eyebolt has a tip, on which is attached an extender having at least one spline on an outer surface thereof and a tip. The extender is directed through a hole in a spacer, and is press-fit therein because of the at least one spline. The spacer has an open volume defined by the foot, a first leg and a second leg, and a main transfer component, across which electric current passes from a run conductor to a tap conductor. A pad is disposed within the open volume by attachment to the tip of the extender, which reaches there through the hole in the foot. In use, a tap conductor is disposed between the pad and the main transfer component, and is secured there by a tightening of the eyebolt. The tap conductor remains clamped there when the eyebolt is withdrawn because of the press-fit of the extender in the hole in the foot. The fixed spacer hot line tap with tap conductor may then be attached to a run conductor without any danger that the tap conductor will slip out during the attachment operation.

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Staatsburg, NY, United States of America

Robert A Nellis, Jr