Various configurations of compressible electrical assemblies and connector systems are disclosed herein. Each variation of the compressible electrical assemblies includes at least one dielectric, an inner conductor and an outer conductor. Each inner and outer conductor may be configured as a compressible contact. One embodiment of a compressible electrical assembly includes an inner compressible contact, and outer compressible contact and a dielectric disposed at least partially between the inner compressible contact and the outer compressible contact. Each compressible contact also has a divaricated-cut section with a plurality of cuts defined by at least one cut angle measured between a pair of opposing inner surfaces.

A wire harness includes at least two sub-harnesses having a plurality of electric wires whose one terminal portions are led out from a plurality of connector portions connected to a plurality of electric devices respectively. The other end portions of the electric wires to establish direct connection between the connector portions are electrically connected to each other by a connection mechanism.

An electrical distribution box including a bus bar with a quick connect assembly for engaging or disengaging wiring. The bus bar housing defines an interior chamber and includes a wall defining a plurality of holes and release ports therein A space bar within the chamber includes a plurality of spaced-apart fixed contacts and spring contacts. Each spring contact includes an arm that moves towards or away from the fixed contact and is partially aligned with one hole and one release port in the housing. The spring contact moves from an at rest position by inserting a wire through one of the holes. The spring contact locks the wire between itself and the fixed contact. The wire is release by inserting a tool through the release port and applying a linear force to the spring contact, thereby rotating the spring contact away from the fixed contact and releasing the wire.

An electrical distribution box including a bus bar with a quick connect assembly for engaging or disengaging wiring. The bus bar housing defines an interior chamber and includes a wall defining a plurality of holes and release ports therein A space bar within the chamber includes a plurality of spaced-apart fixed contacts and spring contacts. Each spring contact includes an arm that moves towards or away from the fixed contact and is partially aligned with one hole and one release port in the housing. The spring contact moves from an at rest position by inserting a wire through one of the holes. The spring contact locks the wire between itself and the fixed contact. The wire is release by inserting a tool through the release port and applying a linear force to the spring contact, thereby rotating the spring contact away from the fixed contact and releasing the wire.

A cable splice includes a casing, a jaw assembly, a biasing member, a guide, and a bullet cup. The casing has an opening and an interior cavity. The jaw assembly is positioned in the interior cavity and moveable between a loading position and a terminated position. The biasing member biases the jaw assembly towards the terminated position. The guide includes a receiving end and a shaft extending at least partially into the interior cavity.

A cable splice includes a casing, a jaw assembly, a biasing member, a guide, and a bullet cup. The casing has an opening and an interior cavity. The jaw assembly is positioned in the interior cavity and moveable between a loading position and a terminated position. The biasing member biases the jaw assembly towards the terminated position. The guide includes a receiving end and a shaft extending at least partially into the interior cavity.

A cable connector includes a metal housing, conductive terminals, and contact members. The metal housing includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. An accommodation space is formed for communicating with the first end and the second end. The conductive terminals are configured to clamp cables, and each conductive terminal includes a clamp portion, a containing portion, and an engaging portion. The clamp portion and the engaging portion are disposed at two ends of the containing portion, respectively. At least one slot is formed on the engaging portion. Each contact member passes through the accommodation space from the first end and is inserted into the engaging portion. An outside surface of the contact member contacts an inner surface of the engaging portion by making surface-to-surface contact, thereby reducing a resistance value to permit efficient power transmission.

The present invention relates to a terminal (1) with a spring force terminal connection (2) with at least one conductor terminal point (K), an insulating material housing (6), a conductor introduction channel (60), and a release lever (5). The release lever (5) is mounted in the insulating material housing (6) pivotably about a pivot axis (A) extending transverse to a conductor introduction direction (E) of an electric conductor between an idle position with closed conductor terminal point (K) and an actuating position with opened conductor terminal point (K). The release lever (5) has two lever arm portions (50) which are spaced apart from one another and which are immersed on both sides of the conductor introduction channel (60) at least partially into the insulating material housing (6). The lever arm portions (50) have in each case a guide portion (53) which face one another and form between them at least a part of the conductor introduction channel (60). The guide portions (53) in the idle position and/or in the actuating position, as seen in the conductor introduction direction, run toward the conductor terminal point (K) in a manner which narrows the conductor introduction channel (60).

The present invention relates to a terminal (1) with a spring force terminal connection (2) with at least one conductor terminal point (K), an insulating material housing (6), a conductor introduction channel (60), and a release lever (5). The release lever (5) is mounted in the insulating material housing (6) pivotably about a pivot axis (A) extending transverse to a conductor introduction direction (E) of an electric conductor between an idle position with closed conductor terminal point (K) and an actuating position with opened conductor terminal point (K). The release lever (5) has two lever arm portions (50) which are spaced apart from one another and which are immersed on both sides of the conductor introduction channel (60) at least partially into the insulating material housing (6). The lever arm portions (50) have in each case a guide portion (53) which face one another and form between them at least a part of the conductor introduction channel (60). The guide portions (53) in the idle position and/or in the actuating position, as seen in the conductor introduction direction, run toward the conductor terminal point (K) in a manner which narrows the conductor introduction channel (60).

Electrical connectors that can be used with battery modules, such as battery modules containing one or more electrochemical cells, and that include features for precisely locating electrical conductors engaged with the electrical connectors and/or features for increasing robustness of the electrical connectors to overcurrent conditions. In some embodiments, each electrical connector includes a securing plate having multiple openings for securing the electrical connector to a positive or negative terminal of a battery module. In some embodiments, each electrical connector includes two or more tapering bridges extending between a securing plate and a pair of corresponding crimping clasps that receive corresponding respective current conductors or branches of a single current conductor during use. Electrical systems containing such electrical connectors are also disclosed.