Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector comprising a shell with a shell axis, a shell opening, a plurality of retaining structures, an inner shell surface, and an outer shell surface; the retaining structures are, at least in part, configured to retain a spring in a compressed state; a plurality of clamping members axially located within the shell between the spring and the shell opening; and a release that is generally coaxial with the shell opening and configured to release the compressed spring when a cable is inserted past the clamping members.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector comprising a shell with a shell axis, a shell opening, a plurality of retaining structures, an inner shell surface, and an outer shell surface; the retaining structures are, at least in part, configured to retain a spring in a compressed state; a plurality of clamping members axially located within the shell between the spring and the shell opening; and a release that is generally coaxial with the shell opening and configured to release the compressed spring when a cable is inserted past the clamping members.

Abstract: A ball joint link includes a ball stud having a stud and a ball, a cap mounted on the ball, and a rod. The ball defines a raised annular stem which fits inside a tubular portion of the rod such that the ball stud, the cap and the rod form a self-supporting sub-assembly. This sub-assembly is then placed within a mold, and a molded body is formed around the sub-assembly. A strengthening element can be disposed in the molded body around the ball stud to increase pull out resistance.

Abstract: A ball joint link includes a ball stud, a ball cap and a strengthening element that are all insert molded in a thermoplastic body. The strengthening element is disposed around the ball stud and includes a first portion which receives the ball of the ball stud and a second portion which receives the stud of the ball stud. The strengthening element is securely anchored in the body, and the second portion of the strengthening element resists pull out forces tending to remove the ball stud from the ball joint link. The ball cap snaps in place on the ball and is substantially completely embedded within the body. Insert molding methods for forming the ball joint link are disclosed.