Cable assembly with molded stress relief and method for making the same
US6431904B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5845
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention is comprised of a cable assembly having a cable, a modular plug, and a molded stress relief body. The cable includes at least one twisted wire pair of a given length and at least one outer jacket that surrounds a portion of the length of the twisted wire pair, wherein each individual wire of the twisted wire pair is comprised of a conductor wire and an outer insulator. The modular plug includes an uppermost surface and a receiving cavity to establish an electrical connection with the cable. A molded stress relief body is used to cover at least a portion of the cable and the modular plug. To reduce the amount of stress and strain encountered by and between the modular plug and the cable, the molded stress relief body is molded about, or bonded to, at least a portion of the twisted wire pair that is not surrounded by the outer jacket of the cable. Hence, the molded stress relief body provides a connection between the cable and modular plug and is firmly attached to the twisted pair so as to effectively secure or “freeze” the twisted wire pair, or pair, in place.
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