ELECTRICAL CABLE WITH STRENGTH MEMBER

摘要

A cord assembly (10) for an electronic device (12) includes a cord (18) having an insulation layer (44) with a first end (20, 52) and an exterior surface (46), as well as at least one electrical conductor (48) extending within the insulation layer (44). A strength member (50) also extends within the insulation layer (44) and includes a first end (20, 52) extending beyond the first end (20, 52) of the insulation layer (44). A securing element (56, 86) couples the first end (20, 52) of the strength member (50) with the first end (20, 52) of the insulation layer (44) along the exterior surface (46). The strength member (50) is pre-tensioned to carry any additional tensile loads on the cord (18), at least initially. The cord assembly (10) may also include a strain relief member (42,72) molded over the first end (20, 52) of the strength member and the securing element (56, 86).