Patent ID: 6835088
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A connector assembly for coupling a conduit to an electrical device comprising a body having an end with an outer edge and a threaded exterior surface, the connector assembly comprising:a nut comprising a first angled end, a second threaded end, and an inner cavity defined between the first angled end and the second threaded end, the nut being configured to be threadably attached to the threaded exterior surface of the body; a first member comprising a first edge and a second edge, and being positioned within the cavity and configured to enclose at least a portion of the conduit when the conduit is connected to the body; a second member comprising a first edge and a second edge, and being positioned within the cavity and configured to enclose at least a portion of the conduit when the conduit is connected to the body; and a third member comprising a first edge and a second edge, and being positioned within the cavity and configured to enclose at least a portion of the conduit when the conduit is connected to the body; wherein, when the nut is threadably attached to the body, the first edge of the first member slidably mates with the first angled end of the nut, the second edge of the first member slidably mates with the first edge of the second member, the second edge of the second member is in contact with the first edge of the third member, and the second edge of the third member mates against the outer edge of the end of the body, and wherein, when the nut is threadably attached to the body, a portion of the first member penetrates an outer surface of the conduit.