Inventors:
Edward M. Kaucic - Milwaukee WI
Christopher J. Salimes - Lake Geneva WI
Bradley J. Smith - Milwaukee WI
Michael J. Cherveny - Cedarburg WI
Harley J. Van de Loo - Milwaukee WI
Hans J. Ziegler - Milwaukee WI
Assignee:
Utility Products Co., Inc. - Milwaukee WI
International Classification:
H01R 910
Abstract:
A modular terminal for fast and secure installation of a wire pair insuring electrical isolation of each wire in utility interface equipment requiring a large number of such installing operations is supported by a boss of insulating material. A pair of continuous contact pins are each formed with two-pronged wire clamps having a wire-receiving slot between the prongs. The contact pins extend into the housing in spaced apart positions with the lower prongs seated on the boss and the wire-receiving slots for the pair opening in the same direction. A cap is seated on the upper prongs of the wire clamps and is fastened to the boss with a terminal screw that is advanced to simultaneously secure a pair of conductors held in the wire-receiving slots.