Connector between a stranded wire conductor and an electrical contact

Abstract From the Canadian patent

This invention relates generally to an electrical contact for use in electrical connector assemblies and more particularly to a contact assembly having a crimp barrel wherein an inspection aperture in an outer shell is open to the interior of the crimp barrel in order to determine if the conductor has been seated within the barrel to the proper depth. Where the contact assembly comprises two separate pieces such as a tubular, outer shell and a coaxial inner liner an inspection aperture must, be provided in the liner as well as in the shell and the apertures must align. Accordingly, indicia are commonly provided for rotationally orienting the liner with respect to the shell. Providing such …