US 7,462,061 B2
Connector for locate wires
William J. Balfour, Winsted, Conn. (US)
Assigned to Electric Motion Company, Inc., Winsted, Conn. (US)
Filed on Jun. 23, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/473,808.
Prior Publication US 2007/0298632 A1, Dec. 27, 2007
Int. Cl. H01R 4/24 (2006.01); H01R 4/26 (2006.01); H01R 11/20 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 439—409 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A connector for locate wires comprising:
a platform defining an axis and comprising a plurality of angularly spaced apertures disposed about said axis, said platform comprising a wall generally surrounding said axis and defining a transverse opening spaced from said axis;
a conductive member angularly rotatable relative to said platform and defining a plurality of slots alignable with said apertures and a radial arm projecting from said conductive member extending through said opening and operatively connecting said member to facilitate rotation of said member about said axis so that said arm is moveable between an open and a closed position;
wherein a plurality of wires are positionable in said apertures and slots and said member is rotatable to an angular position to provide an electrical connection with said wires and wherein when said arm is moved to the closed position, the arm rides up a ramp and engages a catch.