Patent ID: 9219329
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical receptacle connector adapted to receive an electrical cable having plural conductors, said electrical receptacle connector comprising: a bushing adapted to receive the electrical cable and having a first threaded end portion; a shell adapted to receive the electrical cable and having a second threaded end portion coupled to the first threaded end portion of said bushing; an elongated, thin strength member disposed in and extending along a portion of the length of the electrical cable; and a split washer connected to said strength member and having an open inner portion and a partially circular peripheral portion, wherein said plural conductors are disposed in and extend through the open inner portion of said split washer and the partially circular peripheral portion of said split washer is disposed in contact with the first threaded end portion of said bushing, and wherein tightening of the coupling between said bushing's first threaded end portion and said shell's second threaded end portion urges said split washer into tight fitting engagement with said shell applying increased tension upon said strength member while removing tension from the plural conductors.