Patent ID: 6194661
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A duplex electrical connector comprising:(a) a housing having a cylindrical outbound end and a generally oval inbound end; and(b) a generally oval insert in said generally oval inbound end and comprising a pair of parallel cylindrical apertures having inbound and outbound sides; each of said apertures including a tubular spring steel retainer adapted to receive an armored cable and lock said armored cable into said housing, each said tubular spring steel retainer having a first set of outwardly extending tangs that permits insertion of said tubular spring steel retainer into said aperture and by engaging said cylindrical aperture restricting withdrawal of said tubular spring steel retainer from said aperture, and a set of inwardly extending tangs to receive and engage an armored cable having grooves inserted from said inbound side and restrict its removal from said tubular spring steel retainer from said inbound side.