Patent ID: 6116955
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
In an EMI terminating and grounding strain release clamp assembly or ""backshell"" that terminates EMI shielded cable or wires, wherein the improvement comprises:a strain relief adapter female component member constructed of metal and plated having a clamping outer end and housing, said housing including a tapered inner periphery or shoulder behind an internal coupling thread;a backshell adapter male component member constructed of metal and plated having a slotted termination platform with an external thread for coupling with said strain relief adapter behind a plug housing with an annular recess formed around its inner surface and a spring contact grounding fingers located in the annular recess;an electrically conductive wrap-around band positioned on the outer periphery of said termination platform;an electrically conductive split compression ring located therebetween, said strain relief adapter and said backshell adapter and said split compression ring having an outer diameter and engaged by said shoulder on said strain relief adapter causing entrappement of said split compression ring forming a close connection on two ends thereof when said strain relief adapter and said backshell adapter are coupled.