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Versatile electrical connector housing

  • US 5,277,617 A
  • Filed: 11/16/1992
  • Issued: 01/11/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrical connector assembly having a multi-position electrical connector for terminating an electrical transmission cable, said electrical connector assembly comprising:

  • a multi-position electrical connector having a plurality of connector positions;

    a housing having first and second bases of general length and width and a front portion for carrying said multi-position electrical connector;

    a back slot opening formed in a rear of said housing for receiving said electrical transmission cable;

    said housing having an interior which receives said electrical transmission cable routed through said back slot opening;

    said first base terminating in a first end wall, and said first end wall terminating in a first back ridge;

    said first back ridge extending from and across a width of said first base;

    said second base terminating in a second end wall, and said second end wall terminating in a second back ridge;

    said second back ridge extending from and across a width of said second base in a direction towards said first base;

    said first back ridge being longitudinally offset from said second back ridge to form a generally vertical passage having an entrance opening;

    said second back ridge being spaced from said first base forming a generally horizontal passage;

    said generally vertical and horizontal passages forming said back slot opening for receiving said electrical transmission cable and for leading into said interior;

    said first back ridge in combination with said second back ridge being arranged for engaging said electrical transmission cable as it is routed through said vertical and horizontal passages to afford a strain relief for said electrical transmission cable when said cable is in longitudinal alignment with said electrical connector.

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