/Non-tangling Canted Coil For Connecting Together Electrical Conductors
Abstract

A canted coil for use in a connector to make an electrical connection between conductors to form a conductor assembly. The canted coil includes a substantially cylindrical body formed from at least one length of conductive wire and having a series of adjacent loops with gaps in-between. The body has opposing first and second end portions. A blocking bar extends through the body of the canted coil, between the first and second end portions of the body.

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What is claimed is:

A canted coil for use in a connector to make an electrical connection between conductors to form a conductor assembly. The canted coil includes a substantially cylindrical body formed from at least one length of conductive wire and having a series of adjacent loops with gaps in-between. The body has opposing first and second end portions. A blocking bar extends through the body of the canted coil, between the first and second end portions of the body.
Timeline
Filed
05/20/2026
Published
09/17/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
H01R 4/58:characterised by the form or material of the contacting members (takes precedence H01R 4/01)
H01R 4/48:using a spring, clip or other resilient member (takes precedence H01R 4/52)