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US 6,310,290 B1Granted
Cable connector
AssigneeArlington Industries, Inc.
InventorThomas J. Gretz
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Abstract
The invention is a snap-in electrical connector that includes a flange stiffened by an integral strut to provide a more secure gripping action on an inserted cable. The connector includes an elongated longitudinal slot, an integral bridge, and a short slot to facilitate easy insertion into an electrical panel or box. The flange contains serrated teeth and the channel wall includes a rear tooth opposite the flange to enable a secure strain relief grip on an inserted cable.
Claims1
A cable connector for connecting flexible cable to a panel or electrical box comprising:
- a cylindrical body including a front open end, a rear open end, and a longitudinal channel there through;
- an elongated longitudinal slot extending the length of said cylindrical body;
- an integral bridge formed across said elongated longitudinal slot, said bridge located near said rear open end of said body;
- a flange integral with and extending from the interior wall of said channel in a curved manner substantially into said channel, said flange connected at its lower portion to the interior wall of the channel and free of said interior wall at its upper portion, said flange oriented such that said lower portion is substantially nearer said rear end than said upper portion;
- a strut integral with and between said flange and said interior wall, said strut providing extra stiffness and support to said flange thereby biasing its orientation toward said channel;
- a first circumferential flange on said first circumferential front end of said body, said flange tapered toward said front end to allow easy insertion into a knockout;
- a second circumferential flange on said front end spaced farther along said body than said first circumferential flange, the space between said first and second circumferential flanges defining a circumferential channel;
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- a short slot extending from said front open end partially towards said rear end.
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