Bayonet coupling, low impedance, vibration resistant cable clamp

Abstract

A cable clamp which utilizes a bayonet coupling attachment mechanism when coupled into an electrical connector. Helical ramp grooves formed in the interior of a coupling ring act against bayonet pins mounted on the electrical connector to effect coupling between the two components. A preloaded disc cone shape spring washer becomes effected during the coupling procedure to maintain a no-motion condition on the cable clamp used in high vibration or large shock forces areas. Additionally, a plurality of detent pins are automatically shifted into a holding position at the completion of the coupling action, thereby further contributing to the maintenance of the coupled condition between the cable clamp and electrical connector. Also, a grounding spring is centrally located on the cable clamp body which when coupled to an electrical connector makes interengageable contact thus providing low impedance and additional mechanical strengthening properties to the cable clamp.