Methods and apparatus for securing a cable connector to a...

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2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Dinh, Phuong (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

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06939161

ABSTRACT:
A connection system has a device, and a cable assembly having a cable and a cable connector disposed at an end of the cable. The cable connector is configured to connect to the device. The connection system further includes a retaining clip configured to secure the cable connector to the device when the cable connector connects to the device. The retaining clip includes a main body defining a cavity and a central axis which extends through the cavity. The main body is configured to receive and hold the cable connector. The retaining clip further includes a set of latching arms attached to the main body. Each latching arm extends in a direction substantially parallel to the central axis and is configured to latch the main body to the device when the main body receives and holds the cable connector and when the cable connector connects to the device.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5589665 (1996-12-01), Scamacca
patent: 5989052 (1999-11-01), Fields et al.
patent: 6375487 (2002-04-01), Tennessen
patent: 6767237 (2004-07-01), Shih

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