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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2009
Mahmoud Seraj, Apex, NC (US);
Timothy J. Mclaughlin, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
David Brehmer, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
Miguel Contreras, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Mahmoud Seraj, Apex, NC (US);
Timothy J. McLaughlin, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
David Brehmer, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
Miguel Contreras, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Berwyn, PA (US);
Abstract
A method for forming a connection assembly includes: forming an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables, the first cable including a first primary conductor and a first neutral conductor, the second cable including a second primary conductor and a second neutral conductor; and providing an integral, unitary cover assembly. The cover assembly includes: an inner elastomeric sleeve defining a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the first and second primary conductors; and an outer elastomeric sleeve surrounding the inner sleeve. The method further includes: mounting the cover assembly on the cables such that the electrical connection and the first and second primary conductors extend through the cable passage; installing a first protective sleeve on a first neutral segment of the first neutral conductor; routing the first neutral segment and the first protective sleeve exteriorly of the outer sleeve to a second neutral segment of the second neutral conductor; and mechanically and electrically coupling the first and second neutral segments to thereby provide electrical continuity between the first neutral conductor and the second neutral conductor.