ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR TAPPING A CONCENTRIC ELECTRICAL CABLE

摘要

A connector assembly for tapping an energized underground distribution cable. The connector includes a two-section metallic housing which may be assembled and clamped around a properly prepared portion of the cable which is to be tapped. The housing includes a threaded opening into which a bushing plug is inserted. A conductor stud in the bushing plug has a pointed and threaded end which pierces the insulation and the inner conductor of the tapped cable. Insulating material is injected into the housing and a load-break connector is inserted into terminal on the bushing plug to complete the tap. The threads of the housing opening and of the stud end have the same pitch to provide the force for penetrating the insulation and the inner conductor.