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113 results about "Strain relief" patented technology

Contact device, contact system and method for assembling the contact system

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).
Owner:TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GMBH

Mounting assembly for lighting apparatus and methods of installation thereof

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.
Owner:GANTRI INC

Cable hose retaining clip, connector and connection arrangement

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).
Owner:TE CONNECTIVITY INDIA LTD

Intermediate cable organizer and overmold

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.
Owner:MOLEX INC

Optical cable strain clamp

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.
Owner:YOSHIHIRO COMM EQUIP GRP CO LTD

Protective housing for a module and housing arrangement with the protective housing

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.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Termination assembly of a cable plug connector arrangement, cable plug connector arrangement, and method for assembling a cable plug connector arrangement

The invention relates to a termination assembly (1) of a cable plug connector arrangement (2), comprising a termination cap (3), which can be mounted on a cable-side end (5) of a plug connector housing (6), and a cable strain relief device (4) which can be fastened to a cable (7). The cable strain relief device (4) is captively connected to the termination cap (3) when the termination assembly (1) is in a pre-assembled state. During the mounting of the termination cap (3) on the plug connector housing (6), the cable strain relief device (4) can be moved in the direction of a cable-side end (19) of the termination cap (3). The termination cap (3) can, at a plug-connector-side end portion (12), be latched together with the plug connector housing (6) and for this purpose has at least one latching means designed as a latching tab (15) for latching together with an associated mating latching means (17) of the plug connector housing (6), wherein the latching tab (15) also has a mating connecting means (10) for a connecting means (9) of the cable strain relief device (4) in order to limit the mobility of the cable strain relief device (4) at least in the axial direction (A) in the pre-assembled state.
Owner:ROSENBERGER HOCHFREQUENZTECHNIK GMBH & CO KG

Sealed Enclosure Apparatus

The sealed enclosure apparatus is a seal between an entering or exiting cable or wire and an enclosure. The seal has an upper gasket and bottom gasket that are typically U, C, or V shaped. The seal is held in-place and constrained by features on the upper housing and features on the bottom housing. The seal and the housing enclosure provide strain relief and superior sealing. The seal technique described can be used in other hardware to provide an environmental seal to tubes, rods, fiber cables, electrical cables and other such objects. The sealed enclosure apparatus has a bottom housing, an upper housing, a gasket interference, and wires.
Owner:WOLF KARL

Mid-retention cable organizers and overmolds

Cable organizers and overmolds for stress and strain relief in termination assemblies of pluggable modules and related cable assemblies are described. 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 being electrically coupled with the PCB. The board-edge cable organizer includes one or more cable channels. The cable extends in and along a cable channel of the board-edge cable organizer before being terminated to the PCB. The board-edge cable organizer can be secured over the edge of the PCB in a cantilevered arrangement in some examples. The board-edge cable organizer can also include cable channels on first and second sides of the board-edge cable organizer, and first and second cables can extend along cable channels on the first and second sides of the board-edge cable organizer before being terminated to the PCB.
Owner:MOLEX INC

PACKAGE WITH STRESS RELIEF PANELS

ActiveMX431140BFiberStress relief
A container (1) made of a composite material is represented and described, comprising: a container base (B) with two front base corners (BV1, BV2) and two rear base corners (BH1, BH2), a container gable (G) with two front gable corners (GV1, GV2) and two rear gable corners (GH1, GH2), and a container base body (K) with a front panel (F), a first side panel (S1), a second side panel (S2), and a rear panel (R), wherein the container base (B) and the container gable (G) are arranged on opposite sides of the container base body (K), and wherein the composite material has an inner polymer layer, an outer polymer layer, and a fibrous support layer, which is arranged between the outer polymer layer and the inner polymer layer. In order to allow the manufacture of containers with even more complex geometries without affecting the rigidity of the container,It is proposed that the base body of the container (K) have at least one strain relief panel (E1, E2), which is arranged between the front panel (F) and one of the two side panels (S1, S2).
Owner:SIG TECH AG

Strain relief clamp

A strain relief clamp (100), which has a first body part (110) and a second body part (120) creating a passage (160) for clamping cables upon the two body parts securely attached together by using locking mechanisms (105,106). An individual locking mechanism (105) has a first plurality of teeth (115) protruded from the first body part (110), and a spring strip (130) formed with a second plurality of teeth (135). The second plurality of teeth (135) faces and engages with the first plurality of teeth (115) to lock the individual locking mechanism (105). The spring strip (130) is bendable, allowing a user to bend the spring strip (130) and subsequently cause the second plurality of teeth (135) to disengage from the first plurality of teeth (115) to release the individual locking mechanism (105). Tool-free release of the cables is achieved, offering the user convenience.
Owner:TRIDONIC GMBH & CO KG

Implantable intralumenal device

PCT designated stageWO2026104862A1CatheterSensorsElectrical connectionElectric signal
An implantable intralumenal device. The implantable intralumenal device comprising : a component configured to respond to an electrical signal; an antenna; and a fixing structure, wherein the fixing structure carries an electrical connection between the antenna and the component and the antenna is mechanically fixed to the fixing structure thereby to provide strain relief to the component from mechanical force applied to the antenna.
Owner:PRECISION CARDIOVASCULAR LTD

Connectors

A connector, in particular an edge connector or direct connector for the direct contacting of contact fields arranged in the edge region of a printed circuit board, is described and illustrated. It comprises a connector housing formed by an upper housing shell and a lower housing shell, a receptacle formed by the connector housing and located at the front in the insertion direction for the edge region of the printed circuit board, a contact carrier arranged downstream of the receptacle in the connector housing and carrying plug contacts, wherein the plug contacts serve on the one hand for the electrical contacting of contact fields of the printed circuit board and on the other hand carry connecting conductors of a connecting cable, a connecting cable which carries several connecting conductors in an insulating sheath, and a channel for the connecting cable.which is formed at the end of the connector housing opposite the plug receptacle, with a strain relief for the connecting cable, wherein the lower housing shell in the area of ​​the routing channel forms at least one substantially semi-ring-shaped first web extending circumferentially to the connecting cable, which narrows the routing channel and forms the strain relief.
Owner:LUMBERG CONNECT GMBH

Helical strain relief for conductors, fiber optic cables, or other cables

To provide an apparatus that includes a strain relief (100, 100a, 100b) formed in a helical shape and formed with a U-shaped channel (105).SOLUTION: The strain relief can be used around either a cable (200) of a component (205) or a spool extension (305) of a fiber tray (300). In some cases, the strain relief may be formed with multiple U-shaped channels (105). In some cases, the apparatus comprises a second strain relief (100, 100a, 100b) formed in a helical shape and including at least one channel (105). The second strain relief is interleaved with the strain relief. In some cases, the apparatus comprises a solid mandrel (110) connected to an end of the strain relief.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:RAYTHEON CO

Electrical assembly

Electrical assembly having a housing with an interior space, an electrical component that is arranged at least partly in the interior space, at least one cable having at least one wire to be electrically connected to the electrical component and an electrically isolating cable sheath encompassing the at least one wire, and at least one cable strain relief element. The at least one cable strain relief element is of u-shaped configuration with at least one base section from which two clamp sections extend, which clamp sections are arranged spaced apart from each other such that a clamping space is provided. The cable extends through the clamping space between the two clamp sections. At least one of the clamp sections is provided with at least one rib extending into the clamping space and protruding in the cable sheath.
Owner:STAUBLI ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AG

Hole wall strain relief ground stress test patch device and test method

The invention belongs to the technical field of geotechnical engineering, and provides a hole wall strain relief ground stress test patch device and a test method.The hole wall strain relief ground stress test patch device comprises an air bag, at least three sets of strain rosettes are arranged on the outer wall of the air bag in the axis direction of the air bag, and each strain rosette is composed of four strain gauges in different directions; the strain gauge is clamped in a bracket arranged on the outer wall of the air bag; the air bag is inflated or deflated through the air guide piece, so that the air bag is switched between a relaxed state and an expanded state; when the air bag is in a loose state, a gap exists between the outer wall of the air bag and the surrounding rock; when the air bag is in an expansion state, the strain gauge and the bracket are adhered to the surrounding rock through an adhesive. Measurement failures caused by various factors are effectively avoided, and the success rate and the result accuracy of single-point primary rock stress testing and the drilling utilization rate are greatly improved.
Owner:CHINA UNIV OF MINING & TECH

Strain rosette wiring structure for temporary quick connection and use method of strain rosette wiring structure

The invention relates to a strain rosette wiring structure for temporary quick connection and a use method thereof. The strain rosette wiring structure comprises a data acquisition line fixing part and a strain rosette wiring fixing part, the data acquisition line fixing part comprises a plurality of acquisition line wiring holes, and each acquisition line wiring hole is provided with a fixing screw for fixing a data acquisition line; the strain rosette wiring fixing part comprises a bottom clamping plate and a pressing iron plate, the bottom clamping plate is provided with a plurality of copper plate grooves, the copper plate grooves and the acquisition line wiring holes are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence manner, the pressing iron plate is provided with rubber raised lines, and the strain rosette wiring is arranged in the copper plate grooves. And an electrical path is formed between the strain rosette wiring and the data acquisition line. The device is arranged near a measuring point, the strain rosette can be rapidly connected, the purpose of temporary, mass and rapid connection is achieved, the connection efficiency is improved, the connection process is safe and easy to operate, welding is not needed, connection is stable and orderly, the detection efficiency is greatly improved, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced.
Owner:SHIPBUILDING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSITITUTE (NO 11 INSTITUTE OF CSSC)

Strain relief device

A strain relief device for at least one supply line. The strain relief device can be or is disposed on a line-guiding apparatus for guiding the at least one supply line and has at least one main body, which comprises at least one coupling means for the fastening of the at least one supply line to said coupling means and thus to the strain relief device in such a way that strain is relieved. At least one preferably flexible coupling element is provided, which can be disposed so as to peripherally surround the coupling means and the line to be fixed on the coupling means and which surrounds the line together with the coupling means in the form of a loop. There are fastening means on the main body for fastening the main body to the strain relief device in such a way that tensile force is absorbed. A guide element having a guide region for the coupling element is provided adjacent to the at least one coupling means. The guide region is designed to guide the coupling element as the coupling element is transferred from a position at a distance from the coupling means to the position of the coupling element in which the coupling element fastens the supply line to the coupling means in such a way that strain is relieved.
Owner:IGUS SE & CO KG

Cable port entry system for fiber optic terminals

The present disclosure relates to a cable port entry system that includes inner hooks and outer hooks that are configured to engage with various optical hardware components (e.g., strain relief devices, adapters, etc.) and thereby, enable proper routing of cables within a fiber optic terminal.
Owner:CORNING RES & DEV CORP

Cable feedthrough for a charging cable, charging station for an electric vehicle, and kit

The invention relates to a cable feedthrough (10) for a charging cable (6) for charging an electric vehicle, comprising a connection flange (12) for securing the cable feedthrough (10) to a charging station (1) and comprising a cable passage (K; K') which extends in a cable feedthrough direction (H) and which is adapted or can be adapted to the outer contour of the charging cable (6), said cable passage (K; K') being equipped with a strain relief means for forces acting on the charging cable (6) in the cable feedthrough direction (H). The invention also relates to a charging station (1) for an electric vehicle, comprising at least one charging cable (6) which is secured or can be secured to the charging station (1) by means of a cable feedthrough (10). The charging station (1) has a housing (2) with a cable opening (9b), and the charging cable (6), or parts thereof, projecting from one side of the cable feedthrough (10) is guided into the interior of the housing (2) through the cable opening (9b). The problem addressed by the invention is that of preventing damage to the charging cable during use, in particular in the region of the passage for the charging cable into the charging post and in particular in the event of improper handling, and allowing a reliable and long operation of the charging station without replacing the charging cable. This is achieved by means of a cable feedthrough in which the cable passage (K; K') is equipped with a rotary relief means, which is provided for contacting the charging cable (6), for relieving forces acting on the charging cable (6) along the cable feedthrough direction (H) and / or rotationally with respect thereto and / or for relieving torques acting about the feedthrough direction (H) and by means of a charging station having such a cable feedthrough.
Owner:ALPITRONIC

Mark-up apparatus and method for use with OEM ultrasound scanner

The mark-up apparatus includes a fiducial marking arrangement for being manually securely placed on a cable strain relief for visually distinctively marking the cable strain relief, a stereo camera for acquiring a live stereo video of an ultrasound scan probe scanning a patient's region of interest and a mark-up module for processing the live stereo video of the ultrasound scan probe scanning the patient's region of interest and overlaying navigation pointer mark-up(s) to the marked-up live video for instructing a human operator how to manipulate the ultrasound scan probe relative to the patient's region of interest.
Owner:MINDSVIEW TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Strain relief for intraluminal ultrasound imaging and associated devices, systems, and methods

Intraluminal imaging devices and methods of assembling the intraluminal imaging devices are provided. For example, an intraluminal imaging device can include a flexible elongate catheter body and a rigid imaging assembly coupled to a distal portion of the elongate catheter body. A distal portion of the inner member is positioned within a lumen of the imaging assembly, and the flexible elongate member comprises a strain relief layer positioned around the inner member. A distal portion of the strain relief layer is positioned radially between the inner member and the imaging assembly, and a proximal end of the strain relief layer is positioned distally of a proximal end of the inner member, forming a transition region. The transition region can prevent bending or kinking of the flexible elongate catheter body when the intraluminal imaging device is navigating tortuous regions of the patient's anatomy.
Owner:PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORP

Retention clip for a cable tube, connector and connection assembly

A retention clip for mechanical strain relief of a cable tube surrounding a cable harness of a connector defines a cable channel for passing therethrough the cable harness along an insertion direction. The retention clip includes a catch section at least partially projecting into the cable channel and adapted to engage the cable tube inserted into the cable channel, an anchoring section for attachment of the retention clip to the connector, and a transition section located between the anchoring section and the catch section, wherein the transition section continuously surrounds the cable channel and is circumferentially monolithic with respect to the insertion direction. Due to the circumferentially monolithic nature, the retention clip more compact and easier to manufacture and install than existing strain relief structures with two halves. Further, a cable assembly, a connector and a connection assembly with such a retention clip are provided.
Owner:TE CONNECTIVITY INDIA LTD

Watertight electrical backshell for sealing electrical connectors in an underground utility meter box

An electrical backshell that includes a strain relief having a flexible neck connected to a jacketed data cable proximate a terminal end of the data cable, and a cylindrical portion integral with said flexible neck; a base connector configured to accept and accommodate the terminal end of the data cable; a coupling nut configured to connect with said base connector and to engage said strain relief and to bring said cylindrical portion of said strain relief into sealing engagement with said base connector, wherein when assembled, said electrical backshell provides waterproof protection for electrical connectors in underground utility meter boxes.
Owner:NICOR INC

Wire strain relief systems

A wire strain relief system adapted to support wires in a terminal block. A wire may be retained and supported by the wire strain relief system. By retaining and supporting the wire, stress and / or strain on the wire and a connection joint between a terminal and the wire may be reduced, compared to terminal blocks without wire strain relief systems.
Owner:SNAP ON INC

Electroplating method for enhancing the performance of rolled-up passive components

An electroplating method for enhancing the performance of rolled-up passive components comprises providing an array of rolled-up passive components on a substrate, where each rolled-up passive component comprises a multilayer strip in a rolled configuration including multiple turns spaced apart by gaps. The multilayer strip comprises a conductive pattern layer on a strain-relieved layer, and a core of each rolled-up passive component is defined by a first of the multiple turns. A layer comprising a functional material is electroplated onto the conductive pattern layer of each rolled-up passive component, thereby at least partly filling the gaps and / or the core with the functional material.
Owner:THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIV OF ILLINOIS

Strain relief device, electrical assembly and set consisting of a strain relief device and a housing

The invention relates to a strain relief device for relieving the strain on an electrical conductor, in which the electrical conductor can be clamped between a base body and a clamping element of the strain relief device. The invention further relates to an electrical assembly, in particular an electrical connector, with a housing on which at least one such strain relief device is arranged. The invention further relates to a set comprising at least one strain relief device of the type described above and a housing of an electrical assembly.
Owner:WAGO VERW GMBH

Drop cable system

The present disclosure introduces a highly versatile and innovative drop cable system designed for efficient cable support, protection, and adaptability. This system comprises flexible cable tubing, multiple electric wires, support grips for strain relief, a mounting assembly, and modular ceiling utility panels. The system's flexible design ensures seamless cable routing even in confined spaces. Additionally, the use of modular ceiling utility panels provides for simplified cable connections and a straightforward method for adapting to changing setups. The method of use within laboratory or clean room settings further highlights the system's utility, allowing for clean, organized, and adaptable cable management.
Owner:BRAGA STEVEN