CYLINDRICAL MOUNTED BREAK-AWAY INTERCONNECT

摘要

An electrical-connection system for connecting a first cable to a second cable includes a central connector unit that attaches to cable-end connectors. Among other features, the central connector unit might include a curved surface, each of the cable-end connectors might include a grip mechanism. Generally, the electrical-connection system is configured to be positioned in a radial groove of a cylindrical body, such that an overall height of the system is maintained within space constraints.

主权项

1. An electrical-connection system for connecting a first cable to a second cable comprising:
a central connector unit including a shell having a main body and a first connector and a second connector extending from the main body,
wherein the main body includes a cavity and an exterior curved surface facing away from the cavity, andwherein the first connector and the second connector extend from the main body at an angle respective to one another; a first cable-end connector that mates with the first connector,
wherein a first interface between the first connector and the first cable-end connector includes a first set of one or more keys that aligns with a first set of one or more keyways; andwherein the first cable-end connector includes a first radially extending gripping mechanism; and a second cable-end connector that mates with the second connector,
wherein a second interface between the second connector and the second cable-end connector includes a second set of one or more keys that aligns with a second set of one or more keyways; andwherein the second cable-end connector includes a second radially extending gripping mechanism.