Connector having a cable tray with a finger with a protrusion

摘要

A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

主权项

1. A connector comprising:
a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection between the cable and a contact as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray, the cable tray comprising:
an upper surface that extends longitudinally from a first end to a second end; anda finger fixed at the first end of the upper surface of the cable tray and extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally, the finger having a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end, the protrusion being configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end and as the cap is manipulated in the predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray.