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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2002
Wilfried Weigel, Werne, DE;
Reiner Frank, Gevelsberg, DE;
Wilfried Weigel, Werne, DE;
Reiner Frank, Gevelsberg, DE;
DBT Automation GmbH, Lunen, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a connector for a cable for underground mining, comprising a socket partand a plug part axially insertable into the socket part and having a hole in the back for inserting a cable, the plug part being secured to the socket partby a screw capmounted for rotation on the plug partand screwable on to an external threadon the socket partand being sealed against penetration of moisture and/or dirt by at least one sealing element. In order to obtain standard parts for a family of plugs by a simple assembly process and with maximum sealing-tightness against moisture and dirt and at low production costs, the plugs being suitable for inserting the cable either coaxially or radially, the external threadon the socket partand the associated internal threadon the screw capare triple threads and/or a crown partwith at least one radial recessfor receiving the cableis provided on the cable entry holeon the back of the plug part. (FIG.)