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Electrical cable with strength member

  • US 8,241,053 B2
  • Filed: 03/18/2010
  • Issued: 08/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cord assembly for an electronic device, comprising:

  • a cord including an insulation layer having a first end with an exterior surface and at least one electrical conductor extending within the insulation layer;

    a strength member extending within the insulation layer generally alongside of the at least one conductor and including a first end extending beyond the insulation layer first end, the strength member first end further extending back along the exterior surface of the insulation layer under a pre-tension force;

    a securing element configured to crimp on to the strength member and insulation layer and lock the pre-tensioned first end of the strength member with the first end of the insulation layer; and

    a molded member secured to the cord at the first end of the insulation layer, a portion of the molded member being molded over the first end of the strength member and the securing element;

    wherein the strength member is pre-tensioned such that any additional tensile loads placed on the cord are carried at least initially by the strength member.

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