Patent ID: 8939788
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cable connector for receiving a cable and a connector block, the cable connector comprising: a first shell element including a first strain relief holding feature, a first connector block receiving feature, and a recess; a second shell element including a second strain relief holding feature, a second connector block receiving feature, and a projection; and a strain relief element defining a cable aperture sized to receive the cable, a compression collar, and a wing portion, wherein the projection of the second shell element is received within the recess of the first shell element, wherein the first strain relief holding feature and the second strain relief holding feature cooperate to support and maintain the strain relief element in the cable connector, wherein the first connector block receiving feature and the second connector block receiving feature cooperate to support and maintain the connector block in the cable connector, and wherein the wing portion of the strain relief element is arranged to increase a holding ability of the strain relief element when a force is applied to the cable.