US4925401A
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Electrical connector assembly with strain relief
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1989-05-23
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Granted: 1990-05-15
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Expires: 2009-05-23
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector assembly 1 for electrical conductors 6 and a strain relief for the conductors 6, corresponding conductors 6 project from opposite first and second sides 4 of an insulative housing block 2 of the connector assembly 1, conductive electrical terminals inside the housing block 2 connected to corresponding conductors 6, duplicate first and second strain relief clamps latch to each other and clamp therebetween corresponding conductors 6 to provide the strain relief, and each of the clamps comprises, a clamping surface 23 elongated along a corresponding one of the sides 3 of the housing block 2, a first arm 24 projecting from a first end 25 of the clamping surface 23, a projecting first pivot surface 26 on the arm 24 received in a recess 33 in a corresponding end of the housing block 2 for pivoting the clamping surface 23 toward and against corresponding conductors 6, a concave portion 28 of the clamping surface 23 adjacent the first arm 24, a convex portion 30 of the clamping surface 23 for deflecting corresponding conductors 6 into a concave portion 28 of a duplicate clamp 22, and a latch 31 intersected by the convex portion 30.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael W. Fogg
- 👤 Michael J. Scully
- 👤 Brian A. Wolfe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:20
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/771; H01R12/772
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
An electrical connector assembly for electrical conductors and a strain relief for the conductors, wherein the improvement comprises: corresponding conductors project from opposite first and second sides of an insulative housing block of the connector assembly, conductive electrical terminals inside the housing block connected to corresponding conductors, duplicate first and second strain relief clamps latch to each other and clamp therebetween corresponding conductors to provide the strain relief, each of the clamps comprising a clamping surface elongated along a corresponding one of the sides of the housing block, a first arm projecting from a first end of the clamping surface, a projecting first pivot surface on the arm received in a recess in a corresponding end of the housing block for pivoting the clamping surface toward and against corresponding said conductors, a concave portion of the clamping surface adjacent the first arm, a convex portion of the clamping surface for deflecting corresponding conductors into the concave portion of the other said duplicate clamp, and a latch intersected by the convex portion wherein the clamping surface pivots about the first pivot surface about an axis normal to the plane of the corresponding side of the housing block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
An electrical connector assembly for electrical conductors and a strain relief for the conductors, wherein the improvement comprises: corresponding conductors project from opposite first and second sides of an insulative housing block of the connector assembly, conductive electrical terminals inside the housing block connected to corresponding conductors, duplicate first and second strain relief clamps latch to each other and clamp therebetween corresponding conductors to provide the strain relief, each of the clamps comprising a clamping surface elongated along a corresponding one of the sides of the housing block, a first arm projecting from a first end of the clamping surface, a projecting first pivot surface on the arm received in a recess in a corresponding end of the housing block for pivoting the clamping surface toward and against corresponding said conductors, a concave portion of the clamping surface adjacent the first arm, a convex portion of the clamping surface for deflecting corresponding conductors into the concave portion of the other said duplicate clamp, and a latch intersected by the convex portion wherein the clamping surface pivots about the first pivot surface about an axis normal to the plane of the corresponding side of the housing block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector assembly and strain relief as recited in claim 1, wherein the improvement comprises: the clamping surface extends from the first arm to the latch, perpendicular to the first arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector assembly and strain relief as recited in claim 1, wherein the improvement comprises: a ridge of the clamp parallel to the clamping surface and engaged against the housing block.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A connector as recited in claim 1, wherein the improvement comprises: a ridge along an edge of the clamp and engaged against the housing block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector assembly and strain relief as recited in claim 1, wherein the improvement comprises: the latch is on an end of the clamp and extends toward the other said clamp.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
An electrical connector assembly for electrical conductors and a strain relief for the conductors, wherein the improvement comprises: the connector assembly comprises an insulative housing block, and electrical contacts in the housing block connected to corresponding conductors, and bipartite parts of the strain relief pivot toward each other and clamp the cable therebetween and clamp opposite sides of the housing block therebetween, and latch means on the housing block and the strain relief interengage to allow pivoting of the bipartite parts on the housing block about an axis normal to the planes of the opposite sides of the housing block.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
An electrical connector assembly for electrical conductors and a strain relief for the conductors, wherein the improvement comprises: the connector assembly comprises an insulative housing block, and electrical contacts in the housing block connected to corresponding conductors, and bipartite parts of the strain relief pivot toward each other and clamp the cable therebetween and clamp opposite sides of the housing block therebetween, and latch means on the housing block and the strain relief interengage to allow pivoting of the bipartite parts on the housing block about an axis normal to the planes of the opposite sides of the housing block.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-05-14 | 1993-11-13 | 1994-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-14 | 1997-11-13 | 1998-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-14 | 2001-11-13 | 2002-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |