Patent ID: 6116945
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprising:a generally cylindrical hollow conductive shell defining a longitudinal shell axis between a forward mating end and a rear end, the outer surface of said shell being circular in section orthogonal to said shell axis and having threads thereon in a region intermediate its forward mating and rear ends, said shell having a longitudinal section removed therefrom rearwardly from said threaded region to said rear end, a remaining rear portion of said shell subtending an arc of approximately 180.degree.;at least one elongated conductive contact member having a forward mating end and a rear connecting end;an insulative contact housing sized to fit within said shell forwardly of said removed section and having at least one bore therethrough parallel to said shell axis for receiving said at least one contact member;an insulative strain relief member of generally semi-cylindrical configuration and adapted for placement relative to said shell so that it substantially replaces the removed longitudinal section of said shell, said strain relief member having a rear end opposed to and spaced from the rear end of said shell and including a projection directed toward said shell; anda hollow generally cylindrical boot affixable to the conductive shell and having a reduced diameter end adapted for engaging the rear end of said strain relief member and moving said strain relief member rear end with said projection transversely toward said shell;wherein a cable having at least one wire connected to said at least one contact member and exiting the rear of said shell is engaged by said strain relief member projection.