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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 1988
Filed:
Jul. 09, 1987
Applicant:
Inventors:
Anthony R Fitch, Swindon, GB;
Evan Jarrett, Swindon, GB;
Assignee:
Raychem Limited, , GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
174 / ; 29859 ; 29869 ; 156 49 ; 174 / ; 174 / ; 174 92 ; 174D / ;
Abstract
An arrangement for forming a joint between electrical cables comprises a connector arrangement, e.g. a crimp connector, a fusible block capable of being positioned to enclose the connector and a heat-shrinkable sleeve having a recovery temperature at least 10.degree. C. above the melting point of the fusible block. Preferably the fusible block is formed from a number of interlocking component parts. The arrangement is particularly suitable for forming joints between submarine cables, and may include a tubular shield portion for connecting the shields and shielded cables.