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Cable connector

US6386912B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2001
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/112
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cable connector comprising a hollow cylindrical main body of a metal conductive to electricity. The main body has an open end for inserting a cable end. The open end is provided with two extension arms, with each folding in reverse into the main body. The folded segments are provided with a projected section. The two projected sections form therebetween a clamping area. The main body is provided in the wall with two slits corresponding in location to the ends of the two extension arms. The main body is further provided with two pliable movable plate portions, with each being located in an area that is enclosed by the shape of the slit.

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