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Electrical cable connector

  • US 5,823,803 A
  • Filed: 06/17/1996
  • Issued: 10/20/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A cable connector for connecting a cable to a mating connector having at least one electrical lead and an integral coupling mechanism, the cable having a cable jacket surrounding a layer of electrically-conductive material, the electrically-conductive layer including an exposed portion not covered by the cable jacket, the electrically-conductive layer surrounding at least one electrical lead having an insulting layer surrounding a wire, the cable connector comprising:

  • a coupling ring having an integral coupling mechanism and an interior surface placed around the cable, said coupling mechanism of said coupling ring engageable with the integral coupling mechanism of the mating connector to connect the mating connector with said coupling ring;

    a tubular shield extending from said coupling ring and surrounding the cable and the exposed portion of the electrically-conductive layer; and

    an insulating insert placed within said shield, said insulating insert surrounding an exposed end of the at least one electrical lead of the cable;

    wherein a portion of said shield is crimped to create multiple indents in secure engagement with the cable for mechanical retention and an electrical contact between said shield and the exposed portion of the electrically-conductive layer.

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