Connector assemblies and systems and methods for forming disconnectable joint assemblies

摘要

A disconnectable joint system includes first and second connectors and a coupling fastener. The first connector defines a first conductor bore to receive a first cable conductor, and a first coupling portion including a first coupling bore and a first integral interlock feature. The second connector defines a second conductor bore to receive a second cable conductor, and a second coupling portion including a second coupling bore and a second integral interlock feature. The first and second coupling portions are mateable in an interlocked position wherein the first and second interlock features are interlocked with one another, the first and second coupling bores are substantially aligned, and the coupling fastener can be inserted through the first and second coupling bores and tightened to securely couple the first and second connectors to one another. The first and second connectors can be separated upon removal of the coupling fastener.

主权项

1. A disconnectable joint system for disconnectably electrically and mechanically connecting first and second electrical cables each including a respective electrical conductor, the disconnectable joint system comprising:
a first connector defining a first conductor bore and a first coupling portion, the first conductor bore configured to receive the conductor of the first cable, the first coupling portion including:
a first coupling bore defined therein; anda first integral interlock feature; a second connector defining a second conductor bore and a second coupling portion, the second conductor bore configured to receive the conductor of the second cable, the second coupling portion including:
a second coupling bore defined therein; anda second integral interlock feature; and a coupling fastener; wherein:
the first and second coupling portions are mateable in an interlocked position wherein the first and second interlock features are interlocked with one another and the first and second coupling bores are substantially aligned;when the first and second coupling portions are in the interlocked position, the coupling fastener can be inserted through the first and second coupling bores and tightened to securely couple the first and second connectors to one another;the first and second connectors can be separated upon removal of the coupling fastener;the first interlock feature includes an interlock slot; andthe second interlock feature includes an interlock post configured to be received in the interlock slot.