Cable connector with strain relief
Patent 5310359 Issued on May 10, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 10, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 10, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 075152 filed on 06/10/1993US Classes:439/462, Distinct clamp actuated by threaded connector part439/98, Grounding to conductive sheath of cable439/584, With radially compressible cable grip439/610, Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member439/840Helically coiled spring forms securing partExaminersPrimary: Desmond, Eugene F.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH01R 013/59AbstractA connector backshell assembly is provided for strain relief mounting to an electrical cable. The assembly includes a backshell having forward and rearward ends and an axially extending cable-receiving aperture therethrough. A toroidally configured, radially compressible strain relief coil spring surrounds the cable and is disposed near the rearward end of the backshell. A compression nut is engageable with the backshell for selective rotational and axial movement relative thereto. The compression nut includes a forwardly facing concave cam surface for engaging and radially compressing the coil spring into strain relief engagement with the cable. An interference surface is operatively associated with the backshell and non-rotatably engageable with the strain relief coil spring to prevent rotation of the coil spring with the compression nut relative to the backshell.Other References
Field of SearchGrounding to conductive sheath of cableToroidal band urged radially of connection or adapted to be compressed for retention, e.g., O-ring Having screw-threaded or screw-thread operated cable grip With radially compressible cable grip Separate spring means moves rigid nonresilent clamping part into securing condition Helically coiled spring forms securing part Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member Distinct clamp actuated by threaded connector part | |
