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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2015
Thomas & Betts International, Llc, Wilmington, DE (US);
Ronald Vallette, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
James L. Zahnen, Ormond Beach, FL (US);
Matthew D. Cawood, Deleon Springs, FL (US);
Thomas & Betts International LLC, Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A method for installing a wedge connector positioned between two conductive cables includes connecting a head coupler portion of a disconnect assembly to a wedge frame, wherein the head coupler portion includes an extension rod within a longitudinal bore; positioning the wedge frame and a first end of the extension rod against the wedge connector; connecting the head coupler portion to a tool coupler portion of the disconnect assembly, wherein the tool coupler portion is connected to a hydraulic drive tool that includes a ram; causing the hydraulic drive tool to apply force to a second end of the extension rod, wherein applying the force to the second end causes the first end to apply force to the wedge connector; and disconnecting the head coupler portion from the tool coupler portion.