| 摘要 |
There is provided a coupling assembly for connecting high voltage cables and including a tubular housing of insulating material. A pair of tubular elastomeric insulating members are inserted into respective ends of the housing for receiving the end portions of a respective cable. Retainers close the opposite ends of the housing. A conductive inner shield is in the housing bore spaced from opposite ends of the housing. Suitable connector means connect the conductors of the cables in the end-to-end relation within the housing shield. The shield is electrically connected to the conductor so as to eliminate voltage gradient in the air spaces within the coupler. Means are provided within the housing resiliently loading the tubular elastomeric insulating members, thereby maintaining a void-free insulation and moisture seals throughout the thermal operating range of the coupler. |
