Abstract

An apparatus for a cable for transmission of power is provided, the cable comprising a conductive core and an earthing screen layer, the apparatus comprising a coupling assembly comprising a receiving end arranged to receive a connecting end of the cable, an earth coupling means arranged at the receiving end of the coupling assembly, and an insulating sleeve arranged at the earth coupling means such that the earth coupling means contacts the receiving end of the coupling assembly, wherein, when the cable is received by the apparatus, the earthing screen layer at the connecting end of the cable is arranged to be intermediate the earth coupling means and the receiving end of the coupling assembly. A system for electrically terminating a cable is also provided, the cable being suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
• H01B 9/02 - Power cables with screens or conductive layers, e.g. for avoiding large potential gradients
• H01R 4/22 - End caps, i.e. caps of insulating or conductive material for covering or maintaining connections between wires entering the cap from the same end
• H01R 4/70 - Insulation of connections
• H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access to live contacts
• H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
• H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
• H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
• H01R 24/22 - Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable with additional earth or shield contacts
• H02G 15/22 - Cable terminations

Abstract

A communication assembly (100, 200, 300) configured for use in a connection system suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 KV is provided. The communications assembly comprises an outer housing portion (102, 202, 302) configured to be mounted at a mounting location of the connection system, and an inner portion (104, 204, 304) positioned in the outer housing portion, the inner portion comprising a connection end (106, 206, 306) and being configured to provide at least one path for transmission of a communications signal, the connection end comprising at least one fibre optic connector (110, 210, 310). A communication system (700) and a connection component (900) are also provided, each configured for use in a connection system suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 11/22 - Cables including at least one electrical conductor together with optical fibres
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing

Abstract

A communication assembly (100, 200, 300) configured for use in a connection system suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV is provided. The communications assembly comprises an outer housing portion (102, 202, 302) configured to be mounted at a mounting location of the connection system, and an inner portion (104, 204, 304) positioned in the outer housing portion, the inner portion comprising a connection end (106, 206, 306) and being configured to provide at least one path for transmission of a communications signal, the connection end comprising at least one fibre optic connector (110, 210, 310). A communication system (700) and a connection component (900) are also provided, each configured for use in a connection system suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/59 - Threaded ferrule or bolt operating in a direction parallel to the cable or wire
• H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
• H01R 13/642 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by position or shape of contact members
• H01R 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

An electrical connection system is described. The electrical connection system comprises a first electrical connection component that is suitable for transmission of power with a voltage level greater than 1 kV. The electrical connection system also comprises a second electrical connection component that is suitable for transmission of power with a voltage level greater than 1 kV and arranged for coupling to the first electrical connection component. The electrical connection system comprises a mechanical coupling assembly for imparting a driving force to drive the first and second electrical connection components relative to each other along a central axis of the electrical connection system and between disengaged and engaged conditions. The mechanical coupling assembly is structured to impart a portion of the driving force at a first eccentric position and comprising a transmission that is arranged to transmit a further portion of the driving force to a second eccentric position. The second eccentric position has an angular orientation around the central axis that is different to that of the first eccentric position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
• H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
• H01R 105/00 - Three poles
• H01R 24/20 - Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
• H01R 24/28 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable

Abstract

An electrical connection component for a machine cable is described. The electrical connection component is suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV and comprises at least one electrical conductor arranged for electrically coupling with a further electrical conductor of another electrical connection component. The electrical connection component comprises a housing having an internal region, and having a machine cable end, a connection end and a plurality of electrically insulating components positioned within the housing, at least one of the electrically insulating components being arranged so as to form-fit with a further one of the electrically insulating components. A portion of the internal region of the housing that is located at the connection end of the housing, and that would not otherwise be filled with the at least one electrical conductor and/or an associated flame path, is filled by the electrically insulating components.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
• H01R 13/527 - Flameproof cases
• H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
• H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
• H01R 13/655 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth brace
• H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
• H01B 9/00 - Power cables

Abstract

An electrical connection component that is suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV and comprises a housing having an internal region, and having a machine cable end, a connection end, an electrical contact assembly, at least a portion of which is arranged at the connection end of the housing, the electrical contact assembly being arranged for electrically coupling with a further electrical contact assembly of another electrical connection component. The electrical connection component also comprises a removable member disposed at least partially within the housing at the connection end to provide a closure of an end portion of the housing to reduce contamination of the internal region. The housing and the removable member are arranged such that at least a portion of the internal region can be inspected when the removable member has been at least partially removed from the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
• H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together

Abstract

An electrical connection component for a machine cable is described. The electrical connection component is suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 k V and comprises a first electrical contact arranged for electrically coupling with a second contact and arranged for direct or indirect coupling to a conductor of the machine cable. The electrical connection component also comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the first electrical contact is positioned, a flexible element for engaging with an outer surface portion of the machine cable, and a cable clamping assembly arranged to couple with a portion of the housing and to clamp the flexible element such that the clamped flexible element secures the machine cable relative to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
• H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electrical connection system that comprises a first electrical connection component that is suitable for transmission of power with a voltage level greater than 0.5 k V and is arranged for coupling to a second electrical connection component suitable for transmission of power with a voltage level greater than 0.5 k V. Further, the electrical connection system comprises a mechanical coupling assembly that has first and second portions. The first portion is removeably engageable with the first electrical connection component and the second portion is removeably engageable with the second electrical connection component. The mechanical coupling assembly is structured to drive the first electrical connection component and the second electrical connection component relative to each other along a central axis of the electrical connection system and between disengaged and engaged conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement

Abstract

An electrical connection system is described. The electrical connection system comprises a first electrical connection component that is suitable for transmission of power with a voltage level greater than 1 kV. The electrical connection system also comprises a second electrical connection component that is suitable for transmission of power with a voltage level greater than 1 kV and arranged for coupling to the first electrical connection component. The electrical connection system comprises a mechanical coupling assembly for imparting a driving force to drive the first and second electrical connection components relative to each other along a central axis of the electrical connection system and between disengaged and engaged conditions. The mechanical coupling assembly is structured to impart a portion of the driving force at a first eccentric position and comprising a transmission that is arranged to transmit a further portion of the driving force to a second eccentric position. The second eccentric position has an angular orientation around the central axis that is different to that of the first eccentric position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement

Abstract

An electrical connection component for a machine cable is described. The electrical connection component is suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 k V and comprises a first electrical contact arranged for electrically coupling with a second contact and arranged for direct or indirect coupling to a conductor of the machine cable. The electrical connection component also comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the first electrical contact is positioned, a flexible element for engaging with an outer surface portion of the machine cable, and a cable clamping assembly arranged to couple with a portion of the housing and to clamp the flexible element such that the clamped flexible element secures the machine cable relative to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 17/00 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by their form
• H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or

Abstract

An electrical connection component for a machine cable is described. The electrical connection component is suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV and comprises at least one electrical conductor arranged for electrically coupling with a further electrical conductor of another electrical connection component. The electrical connection component comprises a housing having an internal region, and having a machine cable end, a connection end and a plurality of electrically insulating components positioned within the housing, at least one of the electrically insulating components being arranged so as to form-fit with a further one of the electrically insulating components. A portion of the internal region of the housing that is located at the connection end of the housing, and that would not otherwise be filled with the at least one electrical conductor and/or an associated flame path, is filled by the electrically insulating components.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 17/00 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by their form
• H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
• H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or

Abstract

An electrical connection component that is suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV and comprises a housing having an internal region, and having a machine cable end, a connection end, an electrical contact assembly, at least a portion of which is arranged at the connection end of the housing, the electrical contact assembly being arranged for electrically coupling with a further electrical contact assembly of another electrical connection component. The electrical connection component also comprises a removable member disposed at least partially within the housing at the connection end to provide a closure of an end portion of the housing to reduce contamination of the internal region. The housing and the removable member are arranged such that at least a portion of the internal region can be inspected when the removable member has been at least partially removed from the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 17/00 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by their form
• H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection
• H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
• H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form

Abstract

An electrical connection component for a machine cable and suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 kV, comprises a first electrical contact arranged for electrically coupling with a second contact and arranged for direct or indirect coupling to a conductor of the machine cable, also comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the first electrical contact is positioned. The housing has a body portion that is formed from a first polymeric material that has a first hardness. The housing also has a layer covering at least a portion of an outer surface of the body portion, the layer being formed from a second polymeric material that has a second hardness that is lower than the first hardness. The electrical connection component is arranged such that the layer reduces a transmission of an external impact force to the body portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
• H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection