Patent ID: 7544085
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A backshell assembly, comprising of: a housing configured to terminate a cable, said housing having a main body defining a central longitudinal axis, a connector interface for mating with an electrical connector, and at least one adjustment extension extending from said main body opposite said connector interface and substantially parallel to said central longitudinal axis; and an adjustable strain relief structure coupleable to the cable and said housing, including: at least one adjustment member coupleable to the cable, said adjustment member cooperating with said adjustment extension of said housing such that said adjustment member is moveable between different cable positions with respect to said central longitudinal axis of said housing; and a biasing member disposed between said at least one adjustment member and said at least one adjustment extension of said main body, said biasing member biasing said at least one adjustment member into engagement with said at least one adjustment extension, wherein said biasing member allows adjustment of said at least one adjustment member between said different cable positions with respect to said at least one adjustment extension of said housing without disassembly of said housing and said adjustable strain relief structure.