Strain relief for an electrical appliance
US5471013A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/585
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A strain relief for an electrical supply cord of an electrical appliance includes a first member pivotally connected to the housing of the appliance. The member includes a generally planar surface. A second member is connected to the housing and has a generally planar surface facing and parallel to the planar surface of the first member. The planar surfaces are spaced from each other to define an electrical supply cord receiving slot. An electrical supply cord is movably disposed in the slot in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cord. Movement of the cord in either longitudinal direction causes the first member to rotate relative to the second member so that as the planar surface of the first member moves relative to the planar surface of the second member the width of the cord receiving slot is reduced.
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