344 results about "Strain relief" patented technology

An electrical outlet has a housing including a perimeter housing portion sandwiched between front and rear housing portions. The perimeter housing portion define an interior and has a front edge and a rear edge. The front housing portion has a rear surface that engages the front edge of the perimeter housing portion, and the front housing portion includes one or more electrical receptacle openings to the interior, with a plurality of rearwardly-extending latch tabs for securing the electrical outlet to a mounting surface. The rear housing portion has a front surface that engages the rear edge of the perimeter housing portion. The rear and perimeter housing portions cooperate to define a strain relief for an electrical cord that supplies power to electrical contacts inside the housing.

An information handling resource assembly may include an information handling resource implemented with a circuit board having a plurality of locating features formed therein, a receptacle connector having a plurality of mounting features, each of the mounting features formed at respective ends of the receptacle connector, and a housing for housing the information handling resource and the receptacle connector and comprising a plurality of standoffs extending from a surface of the housing, each particular standoff comprising a receiving feature for receiving a respective fastener, such that mechanical engagement of a plurality of fasteners wherein each respective fastener is passed through a respective locating feature of the plurality of locating features, passed through a respective mounting feature of the plurality of mounting features, and received by the receiving feature of the particular standoff mechanically loads the information handling resource and the receptacle connector in a fixed position relative to the housing.

A ring for wearing by a user includes a rigid outer annular body and a flexible inner annular body. In one embodiment, the outer annular body is a rigid material formed from a process other than injection molding, and the inner annular body is flexible and formed from an injection molded process. The outer annular body is attached to the inner annular body. The inner annular body may be machined to curve from longitudinal ends of the inner annular body to an inner surface of the inner annular body after the inner annular body is joined to the outer annular body in order to provide a comfort fit. Alternatively, the inner annular body may be molded with the comfort fit curvature. In one embodiment, the outer annular body has at least one strain relief recess in an inner surface thereof, and the inner annular body fills said strain relief recess.

The invention relates to a contact device (15), a contact system (20), and a method for assembling the contact system (15), wherein the contact device (15) comprises a contact element arrangement (65) with at least one contact element (70), and a housing (60) with a foil housing part (80), wherein the contact element (70) comprises a connecting section (160), at least one strain relief section (175, 180) arranged on the connecting section (160), and a cutting arrangement (170) arranged on the connecting section (160) with at least one first cutting element (200), wherein the foil housing part (80) comprises a foil housing wall (120), a receiving area (155), a foil receptacle (280), a first cutting edge receptacle (285), a first web (250), a third housing opening (130), and a bending space (286).wherein the bending space (286) adjoins the foil housing wall (120) on the inside and extends between the first web (250) and the third housing opening (130) along the insertion axis (115), wherein the foil receptacle (280) adjoins the foil housing wall (120) on the inside and the first web (250) separates the foil receptacle (280) from the first cutting receptacle (285), wherein the foil receptacle (280) and the first cutting receptacle (285) extend along the insertion axis (115) from the receiving area (155) in the direction of the third housing opening (130) and open into the bending space (286).

A ring for wearing by a user may include a rigid outer annular body and a flexible inner annular body. The outer annular body may be a rigid material, and the inner annular body may be flexible and formed from an injection molded process. The outer annular body may be attached to the inner annular body. The inner annular body may be machined to curve from longitudinal ends of the inner annular body to an inner surface after the inner annular body is joined to the outer annular body in order to provide a comfort fit. The inner annular body may be molded with the comfort fit curvature. The outer annular body may have at least one strain relief recess in an inner surface thereof, and the inner annular body may fill the at least one strain relief recess.

A push-pull connection includes a push-pull boot connector and an adapter, which are connected together and retained with a latching mechanism. The push-pull boot connector includes a connector housing and a remote release push-pull strain relief boot. The connector housing, when pulled away from the mating face of the adapter, via the strain relief boot, will detach the latching mechanism.

A computer-assisted system includes a repositionable structure configured to pivot a component about a remote center of motion (RCM) during operation, where the repositionable structure comprises a plurality of joints. The computer-assisted system further includes a processor system communicatively coupled to the repositionable structure, where the processor system is configured to: command the repositionable structure to perform a strain relief operation by floating one or more joints of the plurality of joints, wherein floating the one or more joints facilitates external manipulation of the repositionable structure that moves the RCM, determine a motion of the RCM occurring during the strain relief operation, and determine a placement quality of the component based on the motion of the RCM.

A clamping assembly 10 (e.g., jumper clamping assembly for a catenary system) comprises a clamp 100 and a strain relief guide 200 (e.g., sleeve). The clamp comprises first and second clamping members

Disclosed are mounting bracket assemblies, mounting brackets, mountable light fixtures, and methods of installation thereof. One aspect of the disclosure concerns an assembly for mounting a pendant light comprising a mounting bracket, a hanger, and a strain relief. Another aspect of the disclosure concerns an assembly for mounting a ceiling flush mount light or sconce comprising a mounting bracket, a mountable enclosure, and a threaded fastener. Also disclosed are methods for mounting a pendant light, a ceiling flush mount light, and a sconce.

The distal end of the catheter can be constructed to include one or more features to provide strain relief to wiring of multiple single axis sensors. In some examples, the multiple single axis sensors and associated wiring can be manufactured over a flexible tube that can be placed over a movable support member. In some examples, wiring can be wound an increased number of consecutive traverse turns on a distal and / or proximal side of a single axis sensor, and a shrink sleeve may be positioned over the traverse turns. In some examples a wire shield transition point can be positioned on a straight portion in a proximal direction to the distal portion of the catheter.

Disclosed are mounting bracket assemblies, mounting brackets, mountable light fixtures, and methods of installation thereof. One aspect of the disclosure concerns an assembly for mounting a pendant light comprising a mounting bracket, a hanger, and a strain relief. Another aspect of the disclosure concerns an assembly for mounting a ceiling flush mount light or sconce comprising a mounting bracket, a mountable enclosure, and a threaded fastener. Also disclosed are methods for mounting a pendant light, a ceiling flush mount light, and a sconce.

Disclosed are mounting bracket assemblies, mounting brackets, mountable light fixtures, and methods of installation thereof. One aspect of the disclosure concerns an assembly for mounting a pendant light comprising a mounting bracket, a hanger, and a strain relief. Another aspect of the disclosure concerns an assembly for mounting a ceiling flush mount light or sconce comprising a mounting bracket, a mountable enclosure, and a threaded fastener. Also disclosed are methods for mounting a pendant light, a ceiling flush mount light, and a sconce.

A cable marking clip for securing to a connector of a cable such that axial movement of the cable marking clip relative to the connector is prevented includes an outer portion; and an inner portion attached to the outer portion at an end. The outer portion is configured to engage a connector having strain relief grooves and the inner portion is configured to be received radially between the connector and a cable so as to prevent axial movement of the cable marking clip relative to connectors with and without strain relief grooves.

Cable entry (100), comprehensive - a holder (110) with a through-opening (112) belonging to the holder (110) and at least one projection (114) arranged between the through-opening (112) belonging to the holder (110) and an edge section of the holder (110) belonging to the holder (110), which extends away from the holder (110) in the direction of passage, and - a seal (120) with a through-opening (122) belonging to the seal (120) and at least one recess (127) belonging to the seal (120) arranged between the through-opening (122) belonging to the seal (120) and an edge section of the seal (120) belonging to the seal (120), which is designed to engage with the corresponding projection (114) of the holder (110), wherein the holder (110) has a strain relief (113) acting on an outer circumference of a line (200) in the form of at least one hook which is directed into the through-opening (112) of the holder (110).

An example device includes a mounting structure including a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). The mounting structure includes a center portion and an outer portion. The device further includes a magnetic core for an electrical component that is coupled to the outer portion of the mounting structure. The magnetic core includes a second material having a second CTE. The magnetic core is split into a plurality of sections separated by spaces extending from the center portion to an outer edge of the outer portion. Each of the plurality of sections is separately coupled to the mounting structure, and each of the plurality of sections is connected to the electrical component.

The present invention relates to a retaining clip (1) for mechanical strain relief of a cable sleeve (24) surrounding a cable harness (14) of a connector (4), wherein the retaining clip (1) defines a cable channel (12) for routing the cable harness (14) along an insertion direction (16), wherein the retaining clip (1) has a catch section (54) that projects at least partially into the cable channel (12) and is designed to engage with the cable sleeve (24) inserted into the cable channel (12), an anchoring section (36) for attaching the retaining clip (1) to the connector (4), and a transition section (78) located between the anchoring section (36) and the catch section (54), wherein the transition section (78) continuously surrounds the cable channel (12) and is monolithic in the circumferential direction with respect to the insertion direction (16).Due to its circumferentially monolithic structure, the retaining clip (1) is more compact and easier to manufacture and install than existing strain relief structures with two halves. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a cable assembly (2), a connector (4), and a connection assembly (6) with such a retaining clip (1).

A cable fixation structure for fixing at least a portion of a fiber optic cable to a telecommunications fixture against strain relief includes a cable bracket portion and a base portion, wherein the cable bracket portion is configured for fixing the at least a portion of the fiber optic cable and the base is configured for routing fibers extending from the fiber optic cable, wherein the cable bracket portion is provided at an acute angle with respect to a vertical plane passing through a longitudinal axis defined by the base portion.

A strain wave gear system (10) includes first and second sets of ball bearings (80,82) located intermediate a flange (84) and a retainer plate (88) rotatable with an output (54) and a radially oriented flat disc (74) of the input including strain relief (76). Strain relief (76) is a helical slot in a coupling (70) located radially within the wave generator (94) and the ring gear (22). The ring gear (22) is sealed by a sealing system including sealant (42) forced by a protrusion (34) of the cap (24) entering into a cavity (36) through a channel (40) into a relief volume (38) of the housing (12). The bearing (48) rotatably mounting the housing (12) to the output (54) is lubricated by a lubricating system including plungers (110) threadably received in axial bores (102) intersecting with radial bores (104) in communication with radial holes (47) of the bearing (48).

A cable fixation structure for fixing at least a portion of a fiber optic cable to a telecommunications fixture against strain relief includes a base portion configured to be mounted to the telecommunications fixture and a removable cable holder portion that is slidably inserted into the base portion, wherein the cable holder portion is configured for fixing the at least a portion of the fiber optic cable.

The invention relates to a fiber optic connector (10) for connecting a cable (11) with a cable sheath (13), an optical fiber (12) and a cable strain relief element (14), wherein the fiber optic connector (10) has a connector housing (20) in which a plug-in element (15) connected to an optical fiber (12) is arranged, wherein a strain relief element (80) arranged on the connector housing (20) has a fastening area (110) with preformed fastening elements (122, 123) as well as a contact area (95) for fixing the cable strain relief element (14) to the connector housing (20) and a receiving area (81), wherein the material in the fastening area (110) of the strain relief element (80) is folded to form a double material thickness and has a termination surface (119).In order to further develop a generic fiber optic connector (10) in such a way that the design of the strain relief element (80) enables a space-saving construction of the connector (10) with minimal material usage while ensuring effective cable strain relief of the cable (11) to be connected, it is proposed that the installation area (95) has an installation section (98) and a wider retention section (99) with a retention surface (100, 101) which, when in contact with the end surface (119), counteracts deformation of the deformed fastening elements (124, 125).

Cable organizers and overmolds are described for stress and strain relief in pluggable module and associated cable assembly termination assemblies. An example termination assembly includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a board edge cable organizer secured along an edge of the PCB, and a cable extending to and electrically coupled with the PCB. The board edge cable organizer includes a plurality of cable channels. The cable extends in and along a cable channel of the board edge cable organizer prior to termination to the PCB. In some examples, the board edge cable organizer can be secured in a cantilevered arrangement on an edge of the PCB. The board edge cable organizer can also include cable channels on a first side and a second side of the board edge cable organizer, and first and second cables can extend along the cable channels on the first side and the second side of the board edge cable organizer prior to termination to the PCB.

A wire assembly (100) comprising: a sealing cover (110) comprising at least one cover wire opening (112) defined through the sealing cover (110), the cover wire opening (112) sized to receive at least one wire (30); a strain relief guide (130) defining at least one wire opening (132) aligned with the at least one cover opening (112) in an axial direction of the assembly and dimensioned to receive the at least one wire (30); and a seal (120) disposed between the seal cover (110) and the strain relief guide (130) and defining at least one wire opening (122) therethrough. The at least one wire opening (122) is aligned with the at least one cover opening (112) and the at least one guide opening (132) in the axial direction and is dimensioned to form a seal with the at least one wire (30) inserted therethrough.

Lead fixation devices for mounting at a cranial burr hole and securing a medical lead implanted into a brain through the burr hole. One embodiment comprises a clamp having centrally disposed clamping walls activated by a plunger having actuating tabs. The clamping walls may be an integral part of a device base, or a separate part seated in a central opening of the base. The clamp is activated by pressing the actuating tabs of the plunger into apertures adjoining the clamping walls, which displaces the clamping walls to clamp the lead. Another embodiment comprises a base having a plurality of radial and peripheral lead retention grooves configured to securely retain a substantial segment of the lead at the exit from the burr hole. Still another embodiment comprises both a clamp and peripheral retention grooves to provide a dual fixation and strain relief of the lead within the lead fixation device.

Energy chain (EC) for guiding lines, hoses or cables, consisting of interconnected individual chain links (GL), characterized by the fact that at least one of the chain links (GL) of the energy supply chain (EK) is designed as a strain relief chain link (ZGL) with a strain relief (ZU), the strain relief chain link (ZGL) has a base body (GK) and at least one side part (SE1, SE2), wherein the lines, hoses or cables can be fixed between the base body (GK) and the at least one side part (SE1, SE2), the basic body (GK) is designed with plug connectors (SAZ) and plug receptacles (SAN) and wherein the dimensions and external shape of the strain relief chain link (ZGL) essentially correspond to the dimensions and shape of the chain links (GL).

A surgical handpiece and an autoclavable surgical handpiece are disclosed. The surgical handpiece and the autoclavable surgical handpiece include a housing and a visible light emitter disposed within the housing. The surgical handpiece includes a cable adjacent to the housing and a strain relief member coupled to the cable, the strain relief member being disposed adjacent to the housing and configured to transmit visible light emitted by the visible light emitter therethrough. The autoclavable surgical handpiece includes a potting material disposed between the visible light emitter and the housing, the potting material having a melting point above 120 degrees Celsius and being configured to thermally insulate the visible light emitter and to transmit visible light emitted by the visible light emitter therethrough.

The invention provides an optical cable strain clamp, and relates to the technical field of communication equipment.The cable clamp comprises a shell body and at least two oppositely-arranged inner wedge-shaped clamping blocks, a through channel is formed in the shell body, and an axial notch is formed in the side wall of the shell body; the inner wedge-shaped clamping block is slidably arranged in the shell main body, the outer surface of the inner wedge-shaped clamping block and the inner wall of the shell main body form a slope sliding pair, and the wire clamp further comprises an anchoring connection unit and tail end locking structures symmetrically arranged at the tail end of the shell main body; during installation, an optical cable is pressed between the inner wedge-shaped clamping blocks from the axial notches, and the inner wedge-shaped clamping blocks are pushed to move forwards to realize primary clamping; when the optical cable bears tensile force, the inner wedge-shaped clamping block slides along the inclined plane and locks the optical cable in the radial direction. And meanwhile, the pulling force of the anchoring connecting unit acts on the tail end locking structure, so that the tail end locking structure clamps the tail part of the inner wedge-shaped clamping block, and the holding force is further enhanced. The device has the advantages of lateral cable entry, reliable self-locking, strong holding force, convenience in installation and the like, and is suitable for tension anchoring occasions of communication optical cables.

A power tool with a combined printed circuit board (PCB) having a doughnut shape and located coaxially with a motor shaft. The combined PCB is secured to a heat sink on one end of the motor and a metal end piece is positioned on an opposite end of the motor. The metal end cap and heat sink are secured to one another via fasteners to provide a rigid coupling. A tabbed end piece is provided between the heat sink and the motor stator and is also secured into place via the fasteners. The tabbed end piece includes wire support tabs that provide strain relief to motor coil leads. The wire support tabs extend axially from circumferential locations of the tabbed end piece and include channels to guide the motor coil leads to solder contact points on the combined PCB.

The present invention relates to an installation box assembly (100) configured to provide strain relief and secure wires and conduits of difference diameters. The installation box assembly (100) comprises a casing (102) having sets of radial grooves (108), and an elastic cover member (112) disposed on said casing (102). The radial grooves (108) are disposed in a spaced apart manner on a slanted side walls (106) of said casing (102). The radial grooves (108) of each set are interlaced at their proximal ends to form a teethed receptacle (110) to grip said wires. The elastic cover member (112) comprises plurality of lid portions (116) is provided with plurality of ridges (118) and disposed on each of said set of radial grooves (108) in an air-tight manner. Each tooth of said teethed receptacle (110) has an arcuate profile to facilitate insertion of said wire in an angular manner with respect to said slanted side walls of said casing (102).

A protective housing 1 is proposed, comprising a housing body 2, which has a base plate section 6 that can be attached to a mounting surface and a wall section 7 surrounding the base plate section 6, wherein the base plate section 6 has at least one mounting interface 8 for mounting the housing body 2 to the mounting surface, at least one fastening interface 10 for fastening the interface module 5 in the protective housing 1 and at least one strain relief interface 12 for strain relief of at least one electrical cable leading into the protective housing 1, and with a housing cover 4, which seals against the wall section 7 and is detachably connected to the housing body 2, wherein the mounting interface 8 and / or the fastening interface 10 and / or the strain relief interface 12 each have an opening 15 arranged in the base plate section 6.wherein the protective housing 1 has at least one housing seal 19 arranged on a rear side of the base plate section 6 for sealing the at least one opening 15 against the mounting surface in an assembly state.