177 results about "Strain relief" patented technology

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 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.

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).

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

A cable connector having a lock nut and a connector body can accommodate strain relief elements, such as grommets, for securing different types of cables. The connector body has two or more axially extending fingers axially coincident with the grommet. Each finger is connected to the connector body by at least two radially separated discrete tabs forming an axial separation between the connector body and the associated finger. Relative axial movement of the lock nut towards the connector body causes radial contraction of the axially extending fingers from the first rest position to a second contracted position where the axially extending fingers have translationally radially contracted to compress the grommet about the cable inserted in the cable connector. Different types of grommets, some with plastic inserts, can be interchangeably used with the same connector body to accommodate cables of different sizes and shapes.

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.

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).

The present invention provides an Fe-Ni-based alloy thin sheet which is capable of achieving both good flatness and etching warpage resistance.　The present invention specifically provides a method for producing an Fe-Ni-based alloy thin sheet that obtains a thickness of 0.5 mm or less, the method including: a finish cold rolling step in which finish cold rolling with a draft of 5% to 50% is applied to a cold rolling material that contains, in mass%, 0.01% or less of C, 0.5% or less of Si, 1.0% or less of Mn, and 28-52% of Ni, with the balance being made up of Fe and inevitable impurities, so as to form a thin sheet; a recrystallization annealing step in which annealing is performed on the thin sheet after the finish cold rolling at the temperature of 800°C to 1000°C inclusive; a tensile stress application step in which shape correction is performed on the thin sheet after the recrystallization annealing step under the tension of 200 MPa to 600 MPa so as to impart a tensile stress to the thin sheet; and a strain relief annealing step in which strain relief annealing is performed on the thin sheet after the tensile stress application step at a temperature of 400°C to 750°C inclusive. The present invention also specifically provides the Fe-Ni-based alloy thin sheet.

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.

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.

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.

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