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Apparatus for securing a cable connector to a device

US7927126B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 2009
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/585
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a main body defining a channel configured to receive and hold a cable connector. Means for releasably securing the main body to a device are provided. The channel is aligned with a receptacle of the device when the main body is secured to the device. A first resilient member extends outwardly from an inner wall of the main body and into the channel. The first resilient member is deformably tensionable against the cable connector when received and held within the channel.

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