Ferruleless back shell
US5199903A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/582
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A back shell assembly (2) for a multi-contact electrical connector (8) comprises back shell members (4) and (6) which can be latched together about the connector (8). One back shell member (2) has a first cable strain relief member (14) projecting therefrom and having side walls (28) and a base wall (26) which is formed with a pocket (32). The other back shell member (6) has projecting therefrom a second cable strain relief member (42) having a base wall (54) and side walls (56) from which project crimping flanges (62). When a shielded electrical cable (C) has been terminated to the connector (8) a portion of the cable (C) having the braid shield (S) thereof folded back therealong, is laid in second strain relief member (42) and the two strain relief members (14) and (42) and their back shell members (4) and (6) are mated after which flanges (62) are crimped down into the pocket (32) so that the cable is tightly gripped by the strain relief members (14) and (42) which make firm and permanent electrical connection with the braid shields (S).
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