Patent ID: 6497589
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A method for fabricating an electrical connector assembly configured to restrict wire motion within the electrical connector assembly, the electrical connector assembly including a backshell and a wire clamp, the backshell including an overbraid clamping portion including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the wire clamp including a body, said method comprising the steps of:forming an opening into the backshell overbraid clamping portion extending radially through the backshell clamping portion from the overbraid clamping portion exterior surface to the overbraid clamping portion interior surface; forming a wire clamp including and at least one opening extending axially through the wire clamp body with respect to a connector assembly centerline and configured to receive at least one wire therethrough; and inserting at least a portion of the wire clamp radially through the backshell overbraid clamping portion opening.