摘要 |
<p>A piercing interconnector is disclosed for interconnecting cables having a conductive core and an insulating jacket, the interconnector comprising: a non-conductive block (4) having a series of apertures (5) defining a series of interconnected chambers within the block (4), at least a first and second aperture (5) adapted for the insertion therein of one of the interconnecting cables; a conductive piercing unit (15) having a series of piercing protrusions insertable in a third one of the apertures (14); engagement means (11) for insertion into the third aperture (14) and adapted to, when in use, urge the conductive piercing unit (15) against the interconnecting cables so that the piercing protrusions pierce the outer insulating jacket of the cables, making conductive contact with the cores.</p> |