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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 1979
Filed:
Aug. 10, 1977
David A Gallagher, Romeoville, IL (US);
Bunker Ramo Corporation, Oak Brook, IL (US);
Abstract
A mating clip is provided for use in securing together the mated halves, i.e., a mated receptacle and plug, of a connector. The mating clip is of one piece tubular construction formed from semi-rigid plastic and incorporates inner shoulders which fit grooves of a mated connector. The clip includes a longitudinal hinge integral to the body of the clip and opposite to a slit through the body. The hinge permits the body of the clip to be opened to receive a connector and closed to retain the connector. Latching means are provided in association with the slit to hold the mating clip in its closed state. The spacing of the inner ridges of the mating clip is such that the clip cannot be closed on a connector in place unless the connector is fully assembled so that its grooves mate with the inner shoulder in the clip. The clip prevents extreme flexure or bending of a supported connector. The clip also provides positive retention of connector mating halves and may include extended arms for support of cable ties which provide cable strain relief in alignment with the connector.