Connector cover assemblies
An enclosure for containing an electrical connector connecting a plurality of conductors, the enclosure including a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion and at least one strain relief assembly for securing at least one of the plurality of conductors. The first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion when joined are configured to receive the at least one strain relief assembly.
1 . An enclosure for containing an electrical connector connecting a plurality of conductors, the enclosure comprising:
a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion; and
at least one strain relief assembly for securing at least one of the plurality of conductors;
wherein the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion when joined are configured to receive the at least one strain relief assembly, wherein the at least one strain relief assembly comprises a three-piece assembly comprising a base, an upper arm and a locking arm, wherein the upper arm and the locking arm are pivotably attached to the base.
2 . The enclosure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first enclosure portion includes at least one first strain relief cavity and the second enclosure portion includes at least one second strain relief cavity, and wherein the base is configured to fit within at least one of the at least one first strain relief cavity and the at least one second strain relief cavity.
3 . The enclosure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the base comprises at least one first conductor gripping portion and at least one second conductor gripping portion.
4 . The enclosure as recited in claim 3 , wherein the plurality of conductors comprise at least one first conductor having a first diameter and at least one second conductor having a second diameter, and wherein the at least one first conductor gripping portion is configured to receive and grip at least a portion of the at least one first conductor.
5 . The enclosure as recited in claim 4 , wherein the at least one second conductor gripping portion is configured to receive and grip at least a portion of the at least one second conductor.
6 . The enclosure as recited in claim 5 , wherein the first diameter and the second diameter are different.
7 . The enclosure as recited in claim 3 , wherein the at least one first conductor gripping portion and the at least one second conductor gripping portion comprise grip enhancing members.
8 . An enclosure for containing an electrical connector connecting a plurality of conductors, the enclosure comprising:
a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion; and
a cable positioning assembly,
wherein a distal end of a conductor entering from a first end of the enclosure is guided by the cable positioning assembly back toward the first end of the enclosure for securing to an electrical connector, and wherein the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion when joined form at least one cavity for receiving the cable positioning assembly.
9 . The enclosure as recited in claim 8 , wherein the cable positioning assembly comprises at least one guide arm configured to guide and secure at least one of the plurality of conductors.
10 . The enclosure as recited in claim 9 , wherein the at least one guide arm comprises a plurality of parallel guide arms configured to guide and secure at least one of the plurality of conductors.
11 . An enclosure for containing an electrical connector connecting a plurality of conductors, the enclosure comprising:
a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion, the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion when joined forming a connector cavity for receiving the electrical connector and the plurality of conductors;
at least one strain relief assembly positionable with respect to the connector cavity; and
a seal member positionable between the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion when the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion are joined, wherein the at least one strain relief assembly comprises a three-piece assembly comprising a base, an upper arm and a locking arm, wherein the upper arm and the locking arm are pivotably attached to the base.
12 . The enclosure as recited in claim 11 , wherein the seal member comprises a first seal member and a second seal member.
13 . The enclosure as recited in claim 12 , wherein the first seal member is positioned within a first cavity of the first enclosure portion for sealing at least a first portion of the connector cavity.
14 . The enclosure as recited in claim 13 , wherein the second seal member is positioned with a second cavity of the second enclosure portion for sealing at least a second portion of the connector cavity.
15 . The enclosure as recited in claim 11 , wherein the seal member comprises at least one of a substantially flat surface and a concave surface.
16 . The enclosure as recited in claim 11 , further comprising a cable guide positionable with respect to an opening to the connector cavity for receiving and securing at least one of the plurality of conductors.
17 . The enclosure as recited in claim 11 , wherein at least one wall forming at least a portion of the connector cavity is configured to limit a bend radius of at least one of the plurality of conductors.