Cable retainer and method

A cable retainer for connecting a flat cable to an external object, the cable retainer comprising:

• a base including:
• a platform,
• a securing protrusion extending from a center portion of the platform in a first direction, and
• a fastener extending from the platform in a second direction, the fastener configured for connection with said external object;
• a locking member including a hole disposed substantially in a center portion of the locking member and an internal connection formation, the locking member formed separately from the base and configured to connect with the securing protrusion of the base;
• and
• the fastener further comprising:
• a first end disposed proximate the platform and a second end spaced apart from the first end;
• a cone portion including a plurality of voids disposed proximate the second end;
• a plurality of first engagement projections disposed between the cone portion and a flange, the flange further disposed between the platform and the fastener, and the first engagement projections extending in a third direction;
• and
• a plurality of second engagement projections that extend in a fourth direction;
• wherein in an assembled configuration, (i) a part of the securing protrusion of the base is disposed within the hole of the locking member and in contact with the internal connection formation of the locking member such that the locking member is connected to the base, and (ii) the cable retainer is configured to secure a portion of said flat cable between the platform of the base and the locking member.

A cable retainer for connecting a flat cable to an external object, the cable retainer comprising:

• a base including:
• a platform,
• a securing protrusion extending from the platform in a first direction, and
• a fastener extending from the platform in a second direction, the fastener configured for connection with said external object;
• a locking member including a hole and an internal connection formation, the locking member formed separately from the base and configured to connect with the securing protrusion of the base;
• the platform of the base includes a first segment, a second segment that extends orthogonally from the first segment, and a reinforcement rib;
• the second segment includes a ramp portion and an end portion;
• the end portion is disposed at an end of the second segment;
• the fastener extends from the end portion;
• the securing protrusion extends from the first segment;
• and
• the reinforcement rib extends at least partially along the second segment;
• wherein in an assembled configuration, (i) a part of the securing protrusion of the base is disposed within the hole of the locking member and in contact with the internal connection formation of the locking member such that the locking member is connected to the base, and (ii) the cable retainer is configured to secure a portion of said flat cable between the platform of the base and the locking member.