Patent ID: 9431815
Filing Date: 2016-08-30
CPC Classification: H02G

Claim Text:
1. A fitting for a cable, the fitting comprising: a connector body having a connection end and an axial bore to allow for passage of the cable therethrough; a compression cap configured to attach to the connection end of the connector body, and having an axial bore to allow for passage of the cable therethrough, wherein an end of the compression cap that extends away from the connector body includes a first inner frustoconical portion provided at an end which defines a first inner inclined surface; and an adjustable grip assembly removably mounted between the connector body and the compression cap for securing and retaining the cable, the adjustable grip assembly including a resilient grommet removably attached to a flexible tightening member such that the tightening member circumferentially surrounds the grommet; wherein the tightening member includes a plurality of cantilevered retaining arms that extend away from the connector body and are configured be pressed against a section of the grommet to compress the grommet upon engagement of distal ends of the retaining arms with the first inner inclined surface of the compression cap, the inclined surface applying both axial and lateral compressive forces to the tightening member and grommet to prevent the cable from begin pulled away from the connector body and assist the grommet in creating and maintaining a watertight seal with the cable when tightening the compression cap to the connector body, wherein the connector body includes a second inner frustoconical portion provided at the connection end which defines a second inner inclined surface configured to directly engage a connector-facing end section of the grommet and cause the connector-facing end section of the grommet to be pressed inwardly, thereby further assisting the grommet in creating and maintaining the watertight seal when tightening the compression cap to the connector body; and wherein the distal ends of the retaining arms of the tightening member are configured to directly grip the cable to provide additional retention in response to the axial and compressive forces when tightening the compression cap to the connector body.