Abstract: An electrical receptacle unit with locking feature includes a receptacle adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electricity. The receptacle includes an electrical fitting having electrical contacts contained therein and/or extending therefrom, a socket surrounding the electrical fitting, and a plate disposed at a front of the socket. The electrical receptacle unit further includes a locking bracket that includes a central portion having first and second ends, a lock tab extending from a side of the central portion, and a pair of support arms, each extending forwardly from a respective one of the first and second ends. The locking bracket is pivotably secured to the plate, with at least a portion of each support arm positioned within a respective notched area of the plate.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle unit with locking feature includes a receptacle adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electricity. The receptacle includes an electrical fitting having electrical contacts contained therein and/or extending therefrom, a socket surrounding the electrical fitting, and a plate disposed at a front of the socket. The electrical receptacle unit further includes a locking bracket that includes a central portion having first and second ends, a lock tab extending from a side of the central portion, and a pair of support arms, each extending forwardly from a respective one of the first and second ends. The locking bracket is pivotably secured to the plate, with at least a portion of each support arm positioned within a respective notched area of the plate.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle unit with locking feature includes a receptacle adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electricity. The receptacle includes an electrical fitting having electrical contacts contained therein and/or extending therefrom, a socket surrounding the electrical fitting, and a plate disposed at a front of the socket. The electrical receptacle unit further includes a locking bracket that includes a central portion having first and second ends, a lock tab extending from a side of the central portion, and a pair of support arms, each extending forwardly from a respective one of the first and second ends. The locking bracket is pivotably secured to the plate, with at least a portion of each support arm positioned within a respective notched area of the plate.

Abstract: A splice device for electromagnetically sealing a junction or bond between a plurality of cables is provided. A first and second cable each has a conductive core wire, an inner insulation, a braided sleeve, and an insulating cover. The junction or bond fixes and electrically connects the core wire of the second cable to the core wire of the first cable. A plurality of ferrules overlays the braided sleeve and the insulating cover of the first cable and the braided sleeve and the insulating cover of the second cable. A plurality of ring collars overlays the plurality of ferrules and is fixed to the plurality of ferrules. A splice cover or shield overlays the first cable, second cable, plurality of ferrules, and plurality of ring collars and electromagnetically seals the junction/bond between the core wires of the first cable and the second cable.

Abstract: A communications plug is described. The communications plug includes a plug housing and a cable manager partially enclosed within the plug housing. The cable manager has a first cable management section and a second cable management section connected to opposing ends of a bridge section. The first and second cable management sections are configured to fold together along at least one longitudinal axis of the cable manager around a portion of the cable before the cable manager is inserted into the plug housing.

Abstract: A connector (10) to be mounted on ends of wires (W1) to be installed in a vehicle includes female terminals (20) that are to be connected to the ends of the wires, a housing (30) in which the female terminals (20) are accommodated and from which the wires (W1) are drawn out, and a shield bracket (40) that fixes the housing (30) to a case of a device installed in the vehicle. The shield bracket (40) includes a wire fixing portion (54) between a wire draw-out part (P1) where the wires (W1) are drawn out from the housing (30) and a vibrating part (P2). The wire fixing portion (54) fixes the wires (W1) extending in a direction intersecting an extending direction of the wires (W1) in the vibrating part (P2) where the wires (W1) vibrate as the vehicle vibrates.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body and a terminal mounted to the connector body. A wire is connected to the terminal, and a retainer tube is mounted to the connector body and engaged with the wire.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector including a cable, a connecting element connected to the cable, a cable tie having a head and a strap, and a first case having first and second recesses. The strap ties a first end portion of the cable and is engaged in an engaging hole of the head. The first recess extends in an orthogonal direction orthogonal to the length direction of the cable and houses the strap partly. The second recess is provided on at least one of one and the other side in the length direction of the first recess. The second recess houses the first end portion partly. The case is provided with a housing hole on one side in the orthogonal direction of the first recess and in communication with the first recess so as to pass through the case. The housing hole houses the head of the cable tie.

Abstract: An improved phase shifter assembly is provided. The phase shifter assembly may comprise first and second sub-assemblies with certain common actuating elements. In one example, a first phase shifter sub-assembly is provided, the first phase shifter sub-assembly including a first phase shifter carrier, a first phase shifter printed circuit board mounted on the first phase shifter carrier, a first wiper printed circuit board coupled to an input of the first phase shifter printed circuit board and having at least a first end coupled to transmission lines on the first phase shifter printed circuit board, and at least one wiper support mechanically coupling the first wiper printed circuit board to the first phase shifter printed circuit board. A second phase shifter is similarly provided. Common actuating elements may include a pivot arm and a throw arm.

Abstract: The invention concerns a Cable clamp for a cable connector, the cable clamp being arranged for receiving and capturing a portion of at least one cable extending along an extension direction from the connector. The cable clamp includes a first section and a plurality of second sections which are movably attached or attachable to the first section; the first section includes at least one through-hole extending in the direction of extension, which through-hole is configured for receiving a first portion of at least one cable penetrating through the hole and at least a portion of the second sections is arranged for capturing between them a second portion of the at least one cable penetrating through the hole and extending therefrom.

Abstract: A nozzle system for an injector may include a casing that has an inlet through which liquid flows and an injector outlet through which liquid is outwardly injected, a swirler that is disposed inside the casing and includes at least one swirl groove formed in the exterior circumference thereof through which liquid passes and a swirl chamber formed between an end portion thereof and the injector outlet, and a needle for controlling liquid injection whereby swirl torque is generated when the liquid flows into the swirl chamber through the swirl groove and the liquid swirls in the swirl chamber.

Abstract: Either of first and second corrugated tubes having different groove (or ridge) pitches can be mounted on a connector 10. In this case, the distance between a first retaining projection 32 and a second retaining projection 34 is a common multiple of these pitches, and therefore either of the two different corrugated tubes can be properly retained on both of the first and second retaining projections 32 and 34. Furthermore, either of the first and second corrugated tubes 50 and 52 of different diameters can be properly fixed to a tube insertion portion 20 by a binding band passed through binding band passage holes 30.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100) includes a housing having a main portion (11, 21) and a mounting portion (12, 22) extending backwardly from the main portion, the mounting portion defining a positioning cavity (1202, 2202) in an inner side thereof; a cable (4) having a number of wires (41) and a jacket (40), the wires enclosed by the jacket; a strain relief member (7) having an inner ring (71, 72) and an outer ring connected with each other to form a one-piece structure; and the strain relief member mounted to a front segment of the cable, the wires of the cable forwardly extending through the inner ring, the jacket of the cable sandwiched between the outer ring and the inner ring, the outer ring accommodated in the positioning cavity of the mounting portion.

Abstract: Various connector devices are respectively equipped so that an electrical cable having a substantially right-angle cable head can be electrically coupled to an electronic apparatus by way of a suitable connector device. In turn, the electrical cable can be routed substantially tangentially away from the electronic apparatus in a predetermined direction. The connector devices also provide standoff distances that enable the dressing of electrical cables away from an apparatus having crowded connector sites. In this way, numerous cables can be routed away from an apparatus along a common direction and without mechanical interference with one another.

Abstract: A cable assembly (1000) includes an elongated metallic housing (10A) and a cable holder member (6) attached to a rear portion of the housing (10A); a cable (4) coupled to the housing, with a mounting portion (40) thereof gripped by the cable holder member; and a protective member (5) embedded in the mounting portion of the cable, disposed outside of the wires (42) of the cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector backshell adapter for terminating sheathed electrical cables, the electrical connector backshell adapter having a housing having a first and at least a second port, the electrical connector backshell adapter further having a cable sheath termination nipple having a proximal end, the cable sheath termination nipple overlying the housing's first port, the cable sheath termination nipple's proximal end being fixedly attached to or formed wholly with the housing; the electrical connector backshell adapter further having a seam extending through the housing, the seam further extending through the cable sheath termination nipple, the seam dividing the housing into first and second housing sections, the seam further dividing the cable sheath termination nipple into first and second nipple sections, and the electrical connector backshell adapter further having a hinge connected operatively to the housing's first and second housing sections for motions of the first and second housing sections b

Abstract: An enclosure formed from a first compartment and an identical second compartment to house an electrical connector. Each compartment has a main body that is defined by a first wall, a second wall and ends. The first wall of each compartment has an outer tab with at least one projection that extends inwards and an inner tab positioned adjacent to the outer tab. The second wall of each compartment has an aperture. When the compartments are mounted to each other to form the enclosure, the projection of the first wall of the first compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the second compartment and the projection of the first wall of the second compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the first compartment. The enclosure also includes a label and label cover that are disposed inside the enclosure to identify the connector.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a cable tying apparatus includes a band attachment part having an insertion part where a tie-band for tying cables is inserted, a lead-out part, and an opening that separates the insertion part and the lead-out part, and a tying part that is installed on the band attachment part. The insertion part has a first end that continues to the opening, while the lead-out part has a second end that continues to the opening, and the second end is offset from the first end in the direction of moving away from the tying part.

Abstract: An enclosure formed from a first compartment and an identical second compartment to house an electrical connector. Each compartment has a main body that is defined by a first wall, a second wall and ends. The first wall of each compartment has an outer tab with at least one projection that extends inwards and an inner tab positioned adjacent to the outer tab. The second wall of each compartment has an aperture. When the compartments are mounted to each other to form the enclosure, the projection of the first wall of the first compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the second compartment and the projection of the first wall of the second compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the first compartment. The enclosure also includes a label and label cover that are disposed inside the enclosure to identify the connector.

Abstract: A multi-contact connector may include: a case body including a cable-attachment portion configured to enable cables to be attached to the portion, preferably using an attachment piece that is distinct from the case body, for example, a conductive or insulating collar. The attachment portion may project from a rear of the case body and preferably includes a cross-section that is substantially U-shaped. Electrical contact elements may be mounted in the connector, the contact elements being connected to cables, wherein the cables are secured to the cable-attachment portion of the case body by a clamping fitting such as a collar. The case may be deprived of a shielding cap.

Abstract: A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. The surface of the wire retention member includes at least one slot or at least one channel. The wire retention member provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.

Abstract: A device for providing strain relief between an electrical connector and a wiring harness having wires or cables already joined to the contacts of the connector includes a T-shaped plate having axial and transverse members and a pair of opposing, inwardly facing, U-shaped structures disposed at opposite ends of the transverse member and extending at a right angle to the plate from a front edge thereof. The device is mounted on the connector with the U-shaped structures respectively straddling a corresponding mounting flange of the connector and a distal end portion of the axial member extending rearward over a portion of the harness extending rearward from the connector. The two rearward extending portions of the plate and harness are cinched together with a strap or the like. The device can be installed after the harness has been assembled without the need to remove the wires or contacts from the connector.

Abstract: An enclosure formed from a first compartment and an identical second compartment to house an electrical connector. Each compartment has a main body that is defined by a first wall, a second wall and ends. The first wall of each compartment has an outer tab with at least one projection that extends inwards and an inner tab positioned adjacent to the outer tab. The second wall of each compartment has an aperture. When the compartments are mounted to each other to form the enclosure, the projection of the first wall of the first compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the second compartment and the projection of the first wall of the second compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the first compartment. The enclosure also includes a label and label cover that are disposed inside the enclosure to identify the connector.

Abstract: An electric connection box includes a box body and a lower cover. The box body includes a body portion on which a terminal end of a wire harness is adapted to be mounted, and a harness lead-out portion for receiving the wire harness. The lower cover includes a cover body attached to the body portion, and a lead-out cover attached to the harness lead-out portion. The cover body and the lead-out cover are separate from each other. The lead-out cover includes a harness receiving portion for receiving a second wire harness.

Abstract: An electrical connector adaptor for use with cable assemblies has been provided. The adapter comprises first and second contact sets and a housing. The housing has a first mating face configured to join with a mating connector and a second mating face configured to join with a cable assembly. The first and second mating faces retain the first and second contact sets in different first and second patterns, respectively. A strain relief is formed extending from the housing. The strain relief projects beyond the second mating face and is positioned such that the cable assembly rests against the strain relief when the cable assembly is joined to the second mating face. Optionally, a securing member is configured to secure the cable assembly to the strain relief.

Abstract: An enclosure formed from a first compartment and an identical second compartment to house an electrical connector. Each compartment has a main body that is defined by a first wall, a second wall and ends. The first wall of each compartment has an outer tab with at least one projection that extends inwards and an inner tab positioned adjacent to the outer tab. The second wall of each compartment has an aperture. When the compartments are mounted to each other to form the enclosure, the projection of the first wall of the first compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the second compartment and the projection of the first wall of the second compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the first compartment. The enclosure also includes a label and label cover that are disposed inside the enclosure to identify the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector including an adapter, having an electric component attachment flange and a hollow bored nipple which is continuous with the adapter, the nipple having an outwardly opening “C” band receiving channel; an electrical cable extending through the nipple; a tubular sheath having a forward end overlying the hollow bored nipple's outwardly opening “C” band receiving channel; a first steel “C” band overlying the flexible tubular sheath, the first steel “C” band being positioned along the flexible tubular sheath so that it further overlies the outwardly opening “C” band receiving channel, the first steel “C” band extending the flexible tubular sheath into the outwardly opening “C” band receiving channel; and at least a second steel “C” band oppositely overlying the first steel “C” band.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a strain relief for use in the assembly of an electrical connector on an end of an electrical conductor having at least an outer braided portion, which may be surrounded by an insulating cover. The methods and apparatus disclosed herein provide a low cost approach for installation using minimal tooling, while providing a precise and robust relief that ensures electrical performance.

Abstract: An optical fiber harness has a unitary plastic body that is formed into a substantially circular member and a straight member. The straight member intersects the circular member forming a chord through the circular member. At least a first attachment member extends from the straight member for securing the optical fiber harness onto a circuit board. Tabs extend outward from the circular member for receiving an optical fiber.

Abstract: A modular electrical connector back shell apparatus that provides wire strain relief when using pre-wired modules for electrical wiring applications. The apparatus includes a housing, a modular frame insertable into the housing, and a plurality of modular connectors insertable into the modular frame. The housing includes a plurality of wire-tie receiving orifices for fastening the wires in the pre-wired modular connectors to the housing via a wire-tie inserted through at least two wire-tie receiving orifices and fastened around at least one wire.

Abstract: In the termination of signal cables with two or more wire pairs, it is customary to effect a clamping of the cable in order to relieve the strain on the wires themselves and the terminal connections. This, however, results in an uncontrollable re-arrangement of the wire pairs with associated interference between them. With the invention, this is avoided in that the termination or the strain-relieving element is configured with mutually separated lead-in passages for the individual wire pairs, and with associated clamping means for each of the wire pairs led through the passage. There is hereby achieved a well-controlled electrical separation between the wire pairs, and also an improved mechanical strain relief, i.e. by a primary clamping of the wire pairs themselves. By using a wedge part for insertion into the end of the cable, it can be ensured that the wire pairs extend from the end of the cable in an evenly inclining manner, whereby signal reflections from the area will be minimised.

Abstract: A cable harness plug is described, including a housing part for accommodating the contact carriers and a cover, a securing device being provided for securing a cable harness leading to the contact elements on the cable harness plug, and the cable harness being arranged inside a cable protection device provided on the cable harness plug. The securing device includes a retaining strap which forms one piece with the cable protection device. This makes it possible to arrange a cable harness directly on the cable harness plug in a vibration-proof mount and to protect it from mechanical damage at the transition from the cable protection device to the cable harness plug.

Abstract: A shield splice for terminating the individual shields on individual wires in multiple wire bundles includes a generally elongate section of transversely deformable material, preferably fabricated from aluminum or tin plated copper metal. The elongate section is open at each end and has a plurality of longitudinal passages which may be any of a number of geometrical shapes. The exterior surface is surrounded by a stainless steel or plastic tie strap, which may have a preinstalled ground strap. In use, wires with exposed shields are inserted through the passages in the elongate section, and the tie strap is cinched down and tightened, thus crushing the splice material around the individual wire shields and grounding them collectively. A method for grounding multiple internal braid splices is also disclosed.

Abstract: A grommet holder capable of bending and guiding a wiring harness. The grommet holder includes a grommet holding portion having a grommet mounting hole configured to interconnect with a grommet, the grommet configured to accept a wiring harness therein. The grommet holder also includes a wiring harness fastening portion integrally connected to the grommet holding portion, and forming a predetermined angle with respect to the grommet holding portion. The wiring harness is affixed to the wiring harness fastening portion by a fastening device. Also provided is a method of bending a wiring harness using a grommet holder.

Abstract: An electrical connection box assembly provided with a projection extending outwardly thereof. The projection is preferably in the shape of a semi-circular channel and a wiring harness passes from electronic devices within the box, through a cut out in the front wall, and rests in the semi-circular channel. It is retained in the channel by a tie strap which is located between two retaining elements spaced apart approximately the width of the strip and forming planes parallel to the front face of the box. In this manner, the tendency of the strap to slide along the projection is eliminated and the strap can be tightened by pulling straight up thereon, thereby minimizing the space needed under the hood to install the device.

Abstract: An electrical connection box assembly which is provided with a projection extending outwardly of the body and located on the front wall at an angle thereto. The projection tapers from its proximal end adjacent the front wall toward the distal end remote therefrom. Thus, after the wire harness is placed in the projection, a tie strap is tightened therearound. The tapered configuration of the projection urges the tie strap toward the retaining element located adjacent the distal end. Thus, the wire harness can be reliably and securely fixed in its desired position.

Abstract: A strain relief ferrule for attachment to a jacketed cable attaching the cable to a connector housing in a manner that transmits any load applied to the cable into the connector housing. The strain relief ferrule has a deformable body that is crimpable to the cable for attachment therewith. The ferrule is also attachable to said connector housing and characterized in that the deformable body carries at least one tab thereupon that after crimping of the strain relief ferrule, the tab is engageable by a retention member of the housing for attachment thereto.

Abstract: An electrical connector (2) includes terminals (4) positioned in a connector housing (6) with a wire strain relief housing (26) mounted on a rear end (8) of the connector housing (6). The strain relief housing (26) includes a base (28) with a transverse wall (40) and with ribs (42) and (44) extending perpendicular to the transverse wall (40). Ribs (46) and (48) extend parallel to and are spaced to the rear of the transverse wall (40). Wires (80) attached to terminals (4) in the housing (6) extend over the transverse wall (40) so that the transverse wall (40) isolates the terminals (4) or dampens vibrations from being transmitted from the wires (80) to the terminals (4). The wires (80) can then be dressed in any of three directions and a cable tie (76) secured around the wires (80) and a corresponding rib in alignment with one of three openings so that the wires (80) can exit in one of three directions. A hinged cover (56) can then be closed on top of the wires (80).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed for terminating the conductors of an electrical cable. A dielectric housing includes a plurality of terminal-receiving passages for receiving a plurality of terminals terminated to the conductors of the cable. A discrete dielectric cover is removably mounted on the housing over a termination end thereof. A discrete dielectric strain relief member is mounted on the housing near the termination end thereof and to which the electrical cable can be fixed. The cover is mounted to the housing independently of the strain relief member, whereby the cover can be removed from the housing without removing the strain relief member and the affixed cable. The strain relief member can be mounted on the housing at a plurality of different locations, whereby the cable can exit the connector from the housing in different locations and orientations.

Abstract: In a connector assembly (10), an improved receptacle housing (12) includes a chute (28), receiving and retaining wires (15), which is integrally molded to a wire side (20) of the receptacle housing (12). A strain relief (14) is removably attached to the receptacle housing (12) above the chute to protect wires (15). Prelatch beams (58, 58') with a bump (61, 61') on each prelatch beam (58, 58') temporary retain the receptacle housing (12) to a module connector (11) when the bump (61, 61') is locked into a respective hole (69, 69') on the module connector (11).

Abstract: The device (1') of the invention comprises a clamp (10') and a ring (11) adapted to be screwed to a connector (2) to form a stress relief removably attached to the rear of the connector. In accordance with the invention, the clamp (11') has two parts: a rear part (102") forming a receptacle and a front part (102') which is open, having a "C" shape. The material of the clamp (10') is a composite material having elastic properties. By compressing it, the branches of the "C" can be moved closer together and the clamp (10') inserted in or removed from the ring (11). The clamp (11') also includes pegs (105) providing insertion abutments, preventing withdrawal of the ring (11). The clamp (10') can be straight or angled.

Abstract: A connector for shielded cables comprises a housing and signal and ground contacts mounted in the housing, the housing having an upper wall with inlet openings for the cables. A strain relief member for each cable joins an inlet opening, each strain relief member being unitary with the upper wall of the housing and projecting from the upper wall, wherein the shape of each strain relief member is adapted to the outer jacket of the corresponding cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tethered protective cover which is detachably mounted to a multi-pin electrical connector. Specifically, the cover is mounted to a diagnostic connector located under the instrument panel of an automobile. The cover includes a shroud which is mountable to the connector. The shroud includes opposite side walls and an intermediate wall extending therebetween. The shroud has a size and shape such that clearances are created between each shroud side wall and the connector. The shroud is formed using a resilient material such that when the opposite side walls are squeezed inwardly, the clearances are reduced, causing the intermediate wall to gap outwardly from the connector. A latch button on the intermediate shroud wall interacts with a projection on the connector to secure the shroud to the connector.

Abstract: A cover structure arranged to enclose a power tool plug to discourage access includes first and second housings pivotally mounted relative to first and second anchor straps, wherein the first and second covers each include a respective first and second floor having a respective first and second floor recess when in contiguous communication or a mirror image relationship relative to one another to receive an opening tool within said recess.

Abstract: An attachable aircraft ground connector which includes a connector body insertable in the input power socket of a parked aircraft, the connector body having a replaceable nose and contacts at one end and a grommet mounted at the other end, the grommet being detachably retained in place by removable screws and the body and grommet having complementary resilient elements so disposed and cooperating as to maintain a sealing relationship between the two under the urging of said removable screws. Within the grommet, a peripheral clamp is provided to hold in place an input power line.

Abstract: A strain relief shell is provided for relieving stress between an electrical connector and an electrical cable. The shell includes a pair of complementarily interengageable shell halves defining an interior cavity. The shell halves are releaseably engageable with the electrical connector on a given center line. A pair of cable exit openings are provided through the shell at different orientations such that the cable can exit from one opening in a direction generally parallel to the center line and from the other opening in one of two directions generally transverse to the center line. A pair of holding loops are formed integral with the shell, projecting into the interior cavity thereof, for holding a cable tie about the cable respectively in either of the directions thereof. Break-away plug portions are formed integrally with the respective shell halves for closing the cable exit openings.

Abstract: A finger is provided on the backshell extension of a heavy duty multi-pin connector to provide an attachment point for a strain relief band. The strain relief band prevents strain on a conductor bundle in response to flexure of a protective hose which is mounted on the backshell extension. The strain relief band may be similar in construction to the hose band which is used to secure the protective hose on the backshell extension.

Abstract: An automotive power plant has an electrically controlled transmission 12 which is connected to control modules by a wiring harness. The end of the wiring harness is attached to the transmission by an electrical connector which has a spring like thermoplastic cover which is secured to the insulator body of the electrical connector by a bayonet slot arrangement and which has an integral cable strap for securing an end of a convoluted conduit forming part of the wiring harness.

Abstract: A latch replacement kit for replacing a latch of a damaged in-line connector lock.The kit contains a replacement latch assembly that has a grooved track in which a tie strap routes for tying the latch assembly to the connector.

Abstract: A connector assembly (24) for terminating a cable (102) includes a two-piece housing (80, 98) having therein a dual diameter strain relief (200, 202, 159) incorporated in a cylindrical channel (166). The channel (166) has a smaller diameter portion (200) adjacent the termination of the cable conductors (154) and a larger portion (202) adjacent and axially aligned with the smaller diameter portion (200). Forces on cable (102) are transferred from cable (102) to covers (80, 98) through a cable tie in a recess (212, 220) appropriate for the diameter of the cable.