Electrical cable strain relief and electrical closure
AssigneeFCI Americas Technology, Inc.
InventorJeffrey S. Simpson
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a strain relief for use in the assembly of an electrical connector on an end of an electrical conductor having at least an outer braided portion, which may be surrounded by an insulating cover. The methods and apparatus disclosed herein provide a low cost approach for installation using minimal tooling, while providing a precise and robust relief that ensures electrical performance.
Claims20
An electrical conductor assembly comprising:
- an electrical conductor cable comprising at least one electrical conductor and an electrically conductive braid;
- a strain relief mounted on the cable, the strain relief comprising a rear section, a front section with at least one flat outer surface, and a recessed area between the rear section and the front section, wherein the electrical conductive braid is folded back over the front section and into the recessed area;
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- electrically conductive tape on the electrically conductive braid to prevent strands of the braid from spreading out.
A method for assembling an electrical connector, the method comprising:
- selecting an electrical conductor cable comprising at least one electrical conductor and an electrically conductive braid;
- mounting a strain relief onto the cable, the strain relief comprising a rear section, a front section with at least one flat outer surface, and a recessed area between the rear section and the front section;
- and,
- folding back the electrical conductive braid over the front section and into the recessed area.
A one-piece strain relief for an electrical conductor comprising:
- a hollow cylindrical form having an interior portion, the form comprising a gap along one side running a length of the form;
- a rear section of the form comprising a flat end surface;
- a front section of the form comprising at least one flat end surface, and further comprising at least one flat outer surface;
- a recessed area between the rear section and the front section, the recessed area being adapted for receipt of an electrical conductive braid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.