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Cable strain relief design for limited space through-hole applications

US7251409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 14, 2005
Grant dateJul 31, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/5845
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cable strain relief that includes an over-molded portion affixed to a cable and a flexible decorative boot. The decorative boot is passed through an opening in an enclosure. The cable is passed through a cylindrical space form in the decorative boot until the over-molded piece engages the walls of the cylindrical space, holding it in place. The over-molded portion is positioned within the decorative boot such that a flange is seated on a collar of the decorative boot within the enclosure.

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