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US 4,893,543 AGranted
Braiding mandrel for cable grip and strain relief assemblies
OwnerRaymond J. Phillipsinventor
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Abstract
A braiding mandrel for use in making cable grips and strain relief assemblies is described. The mandrel has a rod along its axis. Enclosing the rod, along its length, are hook-ring elements separated by cylindrical spacers. The hook-ring elements are flat rings with prongs extending outward. The prongs are bent upward to form hooks on which wire is wrapped to form the cable grips and strain relief assemblies.
Claims2
A braiding mandrel comprising:
- a wire retainer;
- a rod connected to said wire retainer;
- a plurality of hook-ring elements placed over said rod and coaxial with said rod;
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- a plurality of spacer elements placed over said rod, coaxial with said rod and said plurality of hook-ring elements, and interspersed with said hook-ring elements.
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