US3813634A
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Strain relief for flat cable or the like
Assignee: FCI USA LLC
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Filing: 1972-12-29
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A strain relief construction for use with electrical connectors for flat ribbon cable or the like comprises two mating members having complementary tape confronting surfaces which are substantially S-shaped in cross section and substantial mirror images of each other. The two members are joined together with a portion of the flat cable clamped between the complementary surfaces and formed into a similar S-shaped curve thereby. The two members may, for example, form a cable plug or receptacle connector, or the strain relief construction may be used in other applications such as in making cable connections to printed circuit boards.
Inventors
- 👤 J Wigby
- 👤 L Jasques
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:39
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/777; H01R12/771; H01R12/772; H01R12/79
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A strain relief assembly for flat cable or the like comprising, in combination; a. a first insert member having a cable confronting first face thereon which is substantially S-shaped in cross section, b. a second contact-carrying electrical connector member having a cable confronting second face of substantially S-shaped configuration in cross section 1, a substantial mirror image of and complimentary to said first face and c. means for connecting said first and second members together with said first and second faces and engaged in complimentary fashion for a portion of the flat cable formed into a similar S-shaped curve and clamped therebetween including a pair of locking arms projecting from one said member and a pair of locking receptacles on the other said member in position to receive and engage said locking arm; wherein a portion of the S-shaped face on said electrical connector member is cut through by a plurality of channels for receipt of terminal members, said channels serving to make said connector position flexible whereby the flat cable is spring-locked in place upon assembly of said first and second members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A strain relief assembly for flat cable or the like comprising, in combination; a. a first insert member having a cable confronting first face thereon which is substantially S-shaped in cross section, b. a second contact-carrying electrical connector member having a cable confronting second face of substantially S-shaped configuration in cross section 1, a substantial mirror image of and complimentary to said first face and c. means for connecting said first and second members together with said first and second faces and engaged in complimentary fashion for a portion of the flat cable formed into a similar S-shaped curve and clamped therebetween including a pair of locking arms projecting from one said member and a pair of locking receptacles on the other said member in position to receive and engage said locking arm; wherein a portion of the S-shaped face on said electrical connector member is cut through by a plurality of channels for receipt of terminal members, said channels serving to make said connector position flexible whereby the flat cable is spring-locked in place upon assembly of said first and second members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |