Patent ID: 6056580
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
Apparatus for holding a cord-like member of an electrical connector comprising a retention device adapted to engage another element, said retention device including spaced arms and a grip slot between said arms to engage the cord-like member, one of either the element or both said arms having lugs positioned thereon and the other of either the element or both said arms having apertures therein, said lugs and apertures being of generally the same predetermined shape configuration so that when aligned said lugs can pass through said apertures, and after so doing, can be misaligned so that said device is attached to the element so that said lugs cannot pass through said apertures, wherein the element is a cleat adapted to be affixed to a surface, said cleat including a tab and wings foldable with respect to said tab so that said wings can be oriented perpendicularly to said tab.