7-Way Crab Joint

Abstract

An apparatus and method for interconnecting mains cables used for underground secondary low-voltage AC network systems utilizing an improved crab joint connector arranged to maximize the number of interconnections in a compact design wherein the plurality of legs are arranged in a rectangle configuration and a single bus leg is positioned at an end of an insulated housing.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A method of establishing an electrical connection comprising the steps of:
 connecting a plurality of cable mains in a rectangular configuration to a cable joint assembly; and   connecting a bus connection to a non-limitered bus connector of the cable joint assembly at a location substantially adjacent to and substantially external of the rectangular configuration and at a location substantially along a centerline of the rectangular configuration.