the contact members being in a slotted tubular configuration, e.g. slotted tube-end

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Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation > Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands > the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type > the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives > the contact members being in a slotted tubular configuration, e.g. slotted tube-end