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Universal strain relief device for connectors

US5567172A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 1994
Grant dateOct 22, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 26, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6392
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A protective system for multi-part connections that prevents unintended disconnection, is inexpensive, and can be used regardless of the shape of the connectors which form the connection. The protective system allows interchanging of component connectors without compromising the protective function. The secured connection includes a first connector, a second connector shaped to engage the first connector and including a catch positioned to be accessible when the connectors are engaged, and a securing line shaped at a first end thereof to engage the first connector and at a second end thereof to be secured in the catch.

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