Cable connector retention device
View Patent ↗A cable retention device coupled at one end to a connector housing, having a tubular grip disposed at a second end for securing a cable at or near its strain-relief boot.
1. A cable retention device for retaining connection of a cable having a strain-relief boot in a connected position, said cable retention device comprising:
a segment having a first and second end;
said first end being coupled to a connector, and
a grip for grasping a major portion of the circumference of said cable at or near its strain-relief boot,
said grip includes a substantially tapered internal diameter for applying increasing interference fit directly with said major portion of the circumference of said cable.
2. The cable retention device of claim 1 wherein said grip comprises a substantially C-shaped cross section.
3. The cable retention device of claim 1 wherein a series of parallel or spiraled grooves is formed on the internal surface of said grip.
4. The cable retention device of claim 1 wherein
said grip comprises a substantially C-shaped cross section, and
a series of parallel or spiraled grooves is formed on the internal surface of said grip.
5. A method of retaining a cable having a strain-relief boot in a connected position, said method comprising the steps of:
(1) providing a segment having a first and second end;
(2) coupling said first end to a connector;
(3) grasping a major portion of the circumference of said cable at or near its strain-relief boot, when said cable is connected to said connector;
(4) applying increasing interference fit directly to said major portion of the circumference of said cable.