Connector for flexible electrical conduit

Details Connector for flexible electrical conduit Connector for flexible electrical conduit

2005-06-23

2008-12-09

Dunwoody, Aaron M (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Connector for conduit housing electromagnetic line:

C174S058000, C174S481000, C439S535000, C403S238000, C024S457000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07461870

ABSTRACT:
A one piece connector is provided for coupling a flexible conduit to junction boxes having different wall thicknesses. The connector includes a bottom defining an aperture for passing electrical conductor therethrough. The connector further includes a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom, and a member projecting inwardly from the sidewall for engaging the flexible conduit. The connector also includes a locking tab member having an outwardly extending tab, an outwardly angled locking protrusion, and a locking arm having an outwardly angled region and an inwardly angled region for retaining the connector within an opening in a junction box.

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