CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SEALING AND STRAIN-RELIEF

摘要

Connector assemblies and methods are disclosed for providing sealing and strain-relief. In one embodiment, the connector assembly includes a cable assembly having an overmold portion, an inner housing, and a coupling body. The inner housing includes a sealing element for providing sealing from environmental elements and a crank for providing strain-relief for the connector assembly and inhibiting pulling forces on the cable assembly from being transmitted to the connector of the cable assembly.

主权项

1. A connector assembly, comprising:
a cable assembly comprising a cable with an overmold portion and a connector; an inner housing assembly having a sealing element and a crank for providing strain-relief, the sealing element comprising a longitudinal passageway extending from a front end to a rear end for receiving a part of the overmold portion within the longitudinal passageway; and a coupling body comprising a passageway that fits about part of the inner housing, the passageway comprises an attachment feature for securing the coupling body and a clamping feature for engaging the crank.