Title:
WATERTIGHT CABLE CONNECTIONS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/135383
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A cable connection system comprises a connector unit (100) adapted to provide a watertight connection between two ferrules (200). The ferrules (200) are fitted either to the ends of a cable or to the ends of a cable duct carrying a cable therein. The connection unit (100) comprises a torso (101) having a central bore (102). The torso has a pair of retaining grooves (103) within which are provided o-rings (104). The o-rings (104) enable the connector unit (100) to be inserted into a suitable opening and form a watertight seal with the opening. At each end (106) of the torso (101) are provided axially extending passages (110) provided with an outwardly projecting end rim (111). The passages (110) define sockets for receiving a corresponding plug provided by the ferrules (200). The ferrules (200) comprise an outer skirt (210) and an projecting plug (220). The skirt (210) is provided with an inwardly projecting rim (211) to engage with rim (111) of passages (110). The plug (220) has an inner bore (221) adapted to match the outer diameter of the cable or cable duct (as appropriate) an outer cover (222) and an end portion (223) adapted to engage with the passage (110) when the plug (220) is inserted thereto.
Inventors:
THOMAS DAFYDD (GB)
Application Number:
PCT/GB2011/050861
Publication Date:
April 25, 2013
Filing Date:
May 03, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
I3 GROUP LTD (GB)
THOMAS DAFYDD (GB)
THOMAS DAFYDD (GB)
International Classes:
H02G15/013
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2008009969A2 | 2008-01-24 |
Foreign References:
| FR1473304A | 1967-03-17 | |||
| US20070230857A1 | 2007-10-04 | |||
| FR2719164A1 | 1995-10-27 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
WILSON GUNN ASSOC 177 MANCHESTER (Blackfriars HouseThe Parsonage,Manchester, Lancashire M3 2JA, GB)
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