| 摘要 |
PCT No. PCT/US96/15370 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 25, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 25, 1996 PCT Filed Sep. 25, 1996It is an object of the invention to realize a branch connector apparatus in which a branch connecting operation can be correctly and quickly carried out in accordance with polarity without cutting a main conductor or removing an insulator of the main conductor or a branch conductor. The apparatus comprises a connector 13 and a housing 3 which is provided with a main conductor insertion hole in which a multi-core flat insulation sheath cable (main conductor) can be inserted, a branch conductor insertion hole in which an insulated wire (branch conductor) can be inserted, and a connector insertion hole. One of conductive contacts of the connector pierces the insulator of the main conductor to engage with the main conductor portion. The other conductive contact pierces the insulator of the branch conductor to engage with the branch conductor portion. The apparatus further includes a sheath cutter 11 which can cut only the sheath portion of the main conductor so as to expose the insulator of the main conductor, and a sheath cutter insertion hole 35 provided in the housing to guide the sheath cutter 11. |
