Pigtailed scotchcast assembly

• US 6,851,969 B2
• Filed: 05/28/2003
• Issued: 02/08/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: David Archuletta
• Original Assignee: David Archuletta
• Inventors: Archuletta, David
• Primary Examiner(s): DUVERNE, JEAN F
• Application Number:
  US10/446,443
• Publication Number:
  US 20040242056A1
• Time in Patent Office: 622 Days
• Field of Search: 439/502, 439/518, 439/589, 439/638, 439/527, 439/592, 439/559
• US Class Current: 439/502
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/622 Screw-ring or screw-casing H01R13/623 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 9/03 Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable , e.g. tapping connections

Abstract

An integrated inspection apparatus for selectively accepting an electrical cable includes a scotchcast having a housing through which the electrical cable extends. The inspection apparatus further includes a block clamp having a passage formed along its longitudinal axis for accommodating a portion of the electrical cable, the portion the portion of the electrical cable being disposed outside of the scotchcast. The block clamp further includes a cap portion which is selectively actuated to provide a compressive force on the electrical cable without deforming an exterior profile of the block clamp.

Claims

1. An integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable, comprising:

a scotchcast having a housing through which said electrical cable extends;

a block clamp having a passage formed along its longitudinal axis for accommodating a portion of said electrical cable therein, said portion of said electrical cable being disposed outside of said scotchcast; and

wherein said block clamp further includes a cap portion which is selectively actuated to provide a compressive force on said electrical cable without deforming an exterior profile of said block clamp.

2. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 1, wherein:

said cap portion is selectively removable from said block clamp.

3. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 1, wherein:

said cap portion includes an aperture; and

said block clamp includes a threaded bore formed therein, said threaded bore being concentrically aligned with said aperture.

4. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 3, further comprising:

a fastener extending through said aperture into said threaded bore, wherein said fastener is selectively operated to integrally mate with said threaded bore and thereby draw said cap portion into compression against said electrical cable.

5. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 1, further comprising:

an end plug having a first threaded end and a second threaded end, said first threaded end integrally mating with said scotchcast; and

a seal disposed about said electrical cable, said seal nesting within said second threaded end.

6. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 5, wherein:

said block clamp includes a threaded inner cavity; and

said second threaded end of said end plug integrally mating with said threaded inner cavity.

7. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 6, wherein:

said threaded inner cavity includes a tapered end adjacent said longitudinal passage of said block clamp.

8. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 7, further comprising:

an insert disposed about said electrical cable and nesting within said inner cavity, said insert having a base conforming to said tapered end.

9. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 8, wherein:

said insert includes an arm extending along said electrical cable.

10. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 1, wherein:

said electrical cable includes a conductor housed therein; and

wherein a distal end of said conductor supports one of a male connector and a female connector.

11. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 10, further comprising:

an amphenol operatively connected to said scotchcast, said amphenol having an outwardly extending post which supports one of said male connector and said female connector which is not supported on said distal end of said conductor; and

wherein said distal end of said conductor is operatively connected to said amphenol via a mating of said male connector with said female connector.

12. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 1, wherein:

said block clamp includes a threaded inner cavity.

13. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 12, wherein:

said threaded inner cavity includes a tapered end adjacent said longitudinal passage of said block clamp.

14. An integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable, comprising:

a scotchcast having a housing through which said electrical cable extends, said electrical cable housing a conductor wherein a distal end of said conductor supports one of a male connector and a female connector.

an amphenol operatively connected to said scotchcast, said amphenol having an outwardly extending post which supports one of said male connector and said female connector which is not supported on said distal end of said conductor; and

wherein said distal end of said conductor is operatively connected to said amphenol via a mating of said male connector with said female connector.

19. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 14, further comprising:

an end plug having a first threaded end and a second threaded end, said first threaded end integrally mating with said scotchcast; and

a seal disposed about said electrical cable, said seal nesting within said second threaded end.

20. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 19, wherein:

said block clamp includes a threaded inner cavity having a tapered end adjacent said longitudinal passage of said block clamp; and

said second threaded end of said end plug integrally mating with said threaded inner cavity.

15. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable, further comprising:

a block clamp having a passage formed along its longitudinal axis for accommodating a portion of said electrical cable therein, said portion of said electrical cable being disposed outside of said scotchcast; and

wherein said block clamp further includes a cap portion which is selectively actuated to provide a compressive force on said electrical cable without deforming an exterior profile of said block clamp.

16. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 15, wherein:

said cap portion is selectively removable from said block clamp.

17. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 16, wherein:

said cap portion includes an aperture; and

said block clamp includes a threaded bore formed therein, said threaded bore being concentrically aligned with said aperture.

18. The integrated inspection apparatus for selectively housing therein an electrical cable according to claim 17, further comprising:

a fastener extending through said aperture into said threaded bore, wherein said fastener is selectively operated to integrally mate with said threaded bore and thereby draw said cap portion into compression against said electrical cable.