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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2008
Robert W. Kossak, Lemont, IL (US);
Robert W. Kossak, Lemont, IL (US);
Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US);
Abstract
A compression connector for crimping and securing a tap wire of various sizes within a range of tap wire sizes to a main line wire. The compression connector has a body portion including a first hook and a first ramp extending from the compression connector body part. The space between the hook and the ramp comprises a first opening for insertion of a main line wire into contact with the hook and ramp prior to crimping. The body portion also includes a second hook and a second ramp forming a second opening defining an entrance to a tap wire port. The body portion defining the second opening includes nest portions adapted to receive and accommodate different sizes of tap wires prior to crimping, and to hold the tap wires in place during crimping. Each nest portion is in communication with the second opening that forms a single entrance to the tap wire port.