Abstract: A pre-wired management fastening device, including a tubular part composed of an integrally formed upper tubular party and a lower tubular part. An included angle is formed between the upper tubular and the lower tubular. Inside the tubular part has a channel. The front end of the tubular part has a cable clamping mechanism. The rear end of the tubular party is locked on the inlet of the electric plug connector or electric plug slot. It is convenient for the construction of on-site personnel, which makes the wiring of the cable more beautiful and reduces the difficulty of construction.

Abstract: A cable retainer insert for a multi-strand cable includes a cable contact portion and a plurality of cable receptacles in the cable contact portion circumferentially spaced from each other. Each of the cable receptacles receives a strand of the multi-strand cable. Each of the cable receptacles has a cable strand insertion opening at a radially outward end and a bottom at an opposite radially inward end. A circle inscribed in each of the cable receptacles and touching the bottom of the cable receptacle extends radially outward beyond the cable strand insertion opening.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a cable and a holding member. The cable includes a twisted wire, and an insulation coating that coats the twisted wire. The cable has a bent portion. The holding member covers a range of the cable including the bent portion, and retains a shape of the bent portion. The twisted wire is in contact with the holding member at least in a part of the bent portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to be electrically connected with a cable includes a fixing assembly, an insulation body, and a conductive terminal overmolded in the insulation body. The fixing assembly includes a receiving portion extending in an axial direction of the electrical connector. An end of the cable is inserted into the receiving portion from a first end of the receiving portion. The insulation body extends from a second end of the receiving portion. The conductive terminal includes a mounting portion mounted in the insulation body and a contact portion extending out of the insulation body. The mounting portion is electrically connected with a conductor of the cable by a bolt member.

Abstract: A cover for protecting an L-shaped connector including: a cover main body configured to integrally cover a connector section and a cable holding section of an L-shaped connector having a connector portion serving as a portion to be inserted into a connection port and a cable holding section configured to guide a cable from the connector section in a direction orthogonal to the connector section; a connector cover section that is configured to cover the connector section among the cover main body; and a finger hold section provided on the connector cover section and protruding outward in a direction orthogonal to a center line of the connector portion.

Abstract: A cable retention assembly comprising a housing defining a cable aperture extending axially through the housing and a retention aperture extending from an outside surface of the housing through the housing and opening into the cable aperture. A clamping mechanism may be disposed within the retention aperture. A hook may have an insert and a lip. The hook may be coupled to the housing via the clamping mechanism. The cable retention assembly according to the present invention can be used with all known cables including, but not limited to, USB cables.

Abstract: A coupler (100; 100?) between a first coaxial connector and a coaxial cable (10) has a first coaxial connector with an inner conductor (2), at least one hollow cylindrical insulator part (27; 271, 272) and a hollow cylindrical outer conductor (1) and a first spring sleeve (9) for accommodating an outer conductor (11) of the coaxial cable (10), which spring sleeve is connected to the outer conductor (1) of the first coaxial connector. In addition, the coupler (100; 100?) in accordance with the invention has a locking device, which is axially movable relative to a longitudinal axis of the first coaxial connector and is supported on a conically realized outer surface (20) at a distal end of the first spring sleeve (9). The outer conductor (1) of the first coaxial connector is connected to the locking device via a bayonet connection.

Abstract: A solderless plug-in coaxial connector attachment is provided. Elements are configured to engage and capture a coaxial grounding layer (or braid) as the connector is installed on the cable. The engagements between elements enhance axial and radial captivation for mechanical robustness and electrical connectivity while minimizing the overall length of the connector. An installation tool aids in the installation of the coaxial connector.

Abstract: A connector (10) includes a connector housing (12) fittable to a mating connector (11), a wire cover (14) disposed at a position spaced apart rearward from the connector housing (12) in a fitting direction to the mating connector (11) and configured to cover wires (13) drawn out rearward in the fitting direction from the connector housing (12), and a service cover (15) assembled over the connector housing (12) and the wire cover (14).

Abstract: Coupling devices and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for coupling a surgical instrument to a navigation array or other component. The coupling device can reduce or eliminate movement between the instrument and the navigation array, improving navigation precision. The coupling device can be quick and easy to use, reducing or eliminating the need for extra steps or additional tools to attach or detach the instrument from the coupling device. In some embodiments, the single step of inserting an instrument into the coupling device can automatically lock the instrument within the coupling device in a toggle-free manner. The coupling device can include features for consistently attaching instruments thereto at a known or predetermined location and/or orientation.

Abstract: A packer penetrator assembly comprised of a proximal mandrel, an intermediate mandrel and a distal mandrel that can be quickly and efficiently assembled while preventing the migration of gases or fluids up the ESP cable through a well bore packer. These ESP cables can be spliced to power cables passing through a wellbore packer, a sealed electrical connection at a packer assembly. The packer penetrator also offers an adaptive or male to female crossover assembly that allows use of power cables of differing diameters and styles to be joined.

Abstract: A wire fixing device adapted for gripping at least one wire in a machine includes a positioning seat having at least one first cavity, and a first gripping seat disposed at one side of the positioning seat. The first gripping seat includes a first body and at least one first gripping member. The first gripping member has a first connection end portion connected to the first body, a first terminal end portion being resilient and opposite to the first connection end portion and inserted into the first cavity, and a first through hole adapted for extension of the wire therethrough. The first terminal end portion is constricted by the first cavity to grip securely the wire.

Abstract: A connector for use in connecting a communication element to a transmission line in a wired pipe segment includes a first female end adapted to surround and make electrical contact with a coupler connection that extends away from a communication element of the coupler; a second female end adapted to receive an inner conductor of a coaxial cable; and an inner connection element formed on an inner surface of the connector adapted to electrically connect the coupler connection and the inner conductor, the inner connection element formed such that it does not completely surround at least one of the inner conductor and the coupler connection.

Abstract: A cable assembly comprising a termination with at least one conductive, compressible member and a conductive ground shield. The conductive, compressible member may be held within a connector module forming the termination such that the conductive compressive member is pressed against, and therefore makes electrical contact with, both an outer conductive layer of the cable and ground structures within the connector module. In some embodiments, these connections may be formed using a conductive, compressible member with an opening configured to receive the end of the cable therethrough. The conductive ground shield may be configured to compress the conductive, compressible member, and to cause the conductive, compressible member to electrically contact the cable's conductive layer. The conductive, compressible member may be formed from a compressible material and may comprise a plurality of conductive particulates configured to provide electrically conductive paths.

Abstract: An anti-kink protection assembly is proposed that is configured for being situated on a connector housing that is mounted on a cable for anti-kink protection, comprising a cylindrical base part that is formed in one piece from a top part and a bottom part. The bottom part includes multiple locking arms that are separated from one another by a distance in the radial direction, and locking tabs are in each case situated on the lower end areas of the locking arms facing away from the top part, in the direction of the inner area of the cylindrical base part. The bottom part has a defined internal cross section in the area of the locking arms without the locking tabs. Tt least one upper end element is situated at the upper outer edge of the top part facing away from the locking arms.

Abstract: A connector includes a shell that has a cylindrical shape and includes a body portion and a leg portion, the body portion being connected to a shell of the other connector, a ground plate that is a conductor plate, a claw that has a structure in which part of the ground plate is raised in a connector connection direction so as to have a strip-shaped tip and the tip supports the leg portion of the shell, and a case made of an insulator, the case to which the shell and the ground plate are to be attached. The case includes a plate-like base portion, a slit that is provided in one surface of the base portion, the slit into which the leg portion is to be inserted, and a groove that is provided in the other surface of the base portion, the groove into which the claw is to be inserted.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector is attachable to a coaxial cable. The connector may include a post, a connector body, a coupler, and a slider. The connector body may extend along an axis and include a forward end and a rearward end. The rearward end may be configured to receive a portion of a coaxial cable, and the connector body may be configured to receive at least a portion of the post. The coupler may be configured to be rotatably coupled to the post, and the slider may be configured to receive the connector body. The slider may be configured to move along the axis in a rearward direction from a first position to a second position and to compress a portion of the coaxial cable between the connector body and the post as a result of the slider being moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A compressor including a shell including an opening; an electrical terminal engaging said opening and including a fence at least partially surrounding a plurality of first electrically conductive members; a plug including a plurality of second electrically conductive members in electrical communication with said first electrically conductive members, the plug including a threaded coupling unitary therewith; a plurality of wires extending from said second electrically conductive members through the threaded coupling; a conduit adapter including a first threaded surface for engagement with the threaded coupling, and a second threaded surface; and a threaded conduit engaging the second threaded surface to allow the plurality of wires to extend from the plug body, through the conduit adapter, and into the threaded conduit.

Abstract: A compression tool including, in one embodiment, a fixed base, a compression member and a bi-directionally pivoting handle. The fixed base includes a static plunger for engaging a portion of a cable connector while the compression member slideably engages the fixed base along a line of action. The handle pivotally mounts to the fixed base and bi-directionally pivots about the axis to slide the compression member in one direction to facilitate loading of a connector body into a recess of the compression member, and in the other direction, to compress the connector body and the connector portion thereby coupling a cable to the connector body.

Abstract: An electric device includes a housing and a clamp. The housing has a port through which a cable is led. The clamp has inter-connectable first and second clamping bodies. Each clamping body has clamping ribs. The clamping bodies are interconnected to one another causing the clamping ribs to interlock with one another around the cable to thereby fix the clamp to the cable. The clamp is situated at an opening of the port with the clamping bodies being within the port and the clamp is fastened to the housing.

Abstract: A waterproof cable connector includes a first cable terminal for transmitting or receiving electrical signals of a first cable to or from a second cable, a waterproof member combined with the first cable to perform a waterproof function of the first cable terminal, and a first fastener wrapping the first cable terminal and the waterproof member.

Abstract: A connector (10) includes a housing (30) and terminal-fitted wires (40) are mounted in the housing (30). Each terminal-fitted wire (40) has a terminal (41) with a wire connecting portion (42) connected to a wire (W). The connector (10) also has a retainer (50) with a wire holding portion (55) arranged along the wire connecting portions (42). A grommet (70) surrounds and protects the retainer (50) and the terminals (41). The grommet (70) includes a mounting portion (74) that intersects the wire holding portion (55), and a tie band (80) is mounted around the mounting portion of the grommet (70).

Abstract: An implantable lead anchor includes a first anchor housing, a second anchor housing, an armature, a spindle, and a locking arrangement. The first and second anchor housing each includes at least one channel to hold a portion of a lead. The armature is coupled to the first and the second anchor housings and holds the first and second anchor housings in a spaced-apart arrangement. A spindle is rotatably disposed on the armature and between the first and second anchor housing. In addition, the spindle includes a third channel to receive and hold a portion of a lead. The locking arrangement is formed on the spindle and at least one of the first or second anchor housing. The locking arrangement maintains the spindle in a rotated position relative to the first and second anchor housing when the locking arrangement is activated.

Abstract: Axially compressible, F-connectors for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable include adaptations for establishing electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. The connector may have a circumferential groove defined in the end cap mounting an annular D-ring which tensions contact between the post and nut. The connector may comprise a continuity coil seated within a post groove in spring-loaded contact with the nut and the post for promoting continuity. The connector may comprise a pressure spring and an O-ring seated within a post groove in spring-loaded contact with the nut for promoting continuity.

Abstract: A chuck for a cable fitting includes multiple segments substantially forming a ring shape. Each segment of the multiple segments includes a first tapered surface on a distal end, wherein the first tapered surface slopes from the distal end away from a central axis of the ring, and a second tapered surface on a proximal end, wherein the second tapered surface slopes from the proximal end away from the central axis. The chuck also includes a flexible band to hold the multiple segments in the ring shape. Each segment of the multiple segments is configured to receive compressive forces on the first tapered surface and the second tapered surface to force each segment of the multiple segments inwardly toward the central axis. The multiple segments are configured to engage a cable to secure the cable within the ring shape.

Abstract: A water resistant connector jointing with a housing, comprises a base, a sleeve plug disposed in the base, a clamping member disposed in the base and a locking member. The sleeve plug contacts with the neck portion of the base. The locking member is locked at the housing and contacts with the clamping member. The transmission line passes through the locking member, the clamping member, and the sleeve plug such that one portion of the transmission line is exposed at the exterior of the base. The locking member moves linearly and extrudes the clamping member and the sleeve plug such that the sleeve plug has deformation by the extrusion from the neck portion of the base. The effects of water resistance and seal may be achieved by using the sleeve plug to tightly joint with the internal wall of the base and the transmission line.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a housing and a first screwed cable gland for receiving a first cable and a second screwed cable gland for receiving a second cable, wherein a contact device is provided on which the first cable can be connected to the second cable. A detent device is provided, which, when one of the screwed cable glands is screwed to the housing, latches the contact device to the screwed cable gland such that the cables are received on the housing in a contact-safe manner.

Abstract: A cable gland including a screw sleeve which can be inserted into a wall or a pipe coupling is provided. A union nut interacts with the screw sleeve, and a clamping insert is acted on by the union nut and is adapted to be pressed against a cable which is to be retained by tightening the union nut. The cable has a reinforcement and a clamping device for clamping a portion of the reinforcement is provided in the cable gland. The clamping device partially engages in the screw sleeve in an axial direction in a use position and is acted on by the union nut outside the screw sleeve. A portion of the clamping device engages in the screw sleeve and acts in an interlocking manner on an inner face of the screw sleeve in the rotation direction in the use position.

Abstract: A system for connecting two wire ropes includes first and second wire rope connectors, a swivel, and first and second connecting cables. The first wire rope connector includes a base defining a chamber for receiving an end of a first wire rope, a plug, and a cap that secures to the base to compress the plug and first wire rope end within the chamber. Similarly, the second wire rope connector includes a base defining a chamber for receiving an end of a second wire rope, a plug, and a cap that secures to the base to compress the plug and second wire rope end within the chamber. The swivel includes a first portion rotationally coupled to a second portion. The first connecting cable is coupled between the first wire rope connector and the first portion of the swivel, and the second connecting cable is coupled between the second wire rope connector and the second portion of the swivel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for fixing a cable to a cable outlet stub (30), comprising a clamping sleeve (2), a spring element (10) and a locking ring (20), wherein the spring element (10) comprises at least one locking hook (15) which can be inserted into a peripheral groove (31) in the cable outlet stub (30) as a result of a movement of the locking ring (20) relative to the clamping sleeve (2), and wherein the locking hooks (15) of the spring element (10), as the locking ring (20) rotates into an end position of a first direction (locking direction), are fully inserted into the peripheral groove in the cable outlet stub (30), so that the clamping sleeve (2) is captively held on the cable outlet stub (30).

Abstract: A cable gland (1) for a shielded cable (2), including a threaded sleeve (9), a clamping insert (4) that engages therein, and a union nut (7) or pressure screw in the usual manner. The union nut or pressure screw act axially and radially upon an area of the clamping insert (4) protruding beyond the threaded sleeve (9) and radially deforms the clamping area or the clamping finger (6) of the clamping insert. The threaded sleeve (9) contains a contact device (10) having one or more contact fingers (11), which lie against the shielding of the cable (2) in a contacting manner in the working position.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a housing, a first screwed cable gland for receiving a first cable, and a second screwed cable gland for receiving a second cable. The first cable can be connected to the second cable using a contact device. The cable connector also includes a locking device which, when screwing at least one screwed cable gland to the housing, locks said screwed cable gland to the housing so that the cables are mounted on the housing in a protected manner.

Abstract: A fastening device for an electric cable is provided with an outer casing (15) in which on one side a nut (12) can be screwed, by means of which at least one clamping ring (20) pressing against the outer insulation of the cable (11) can be arranged adjustably. The clamping ring (20) is provided with a number of segments (22) connected to one another and respectively moveable approximately radially, which each have on their inner surface at least one projection (24). The respective projection (24) is formed such that the latter is pressed in when the nut (12) is screwed into the outer insulation of the cable (11). A consistently long service life and also inexpensive production of this type of fastening device is thus made possible.

Abstract: An electrical connector backshell adaptor assembly including a body having a front end, a rear end, and a hollow bore, the body's hollow bore opening at the body's front and rear end; a nipple having a front end, a rear end, and a hollow bore, the nipple's hollow bore opening at the nipple's front and rear ends, the nipple's hollow bore communicating with the body's hollow bore; and a constant force spring having a front end, a rear end, and a hollow bore, the constant force spring's hollow bore opening at the constant force spring's front and rear ends, the constant force spring being mounted within the nipple's hollow bore.

Abstract: Explosion proof enclosures and explosion proof connectors and sensors are used to render a machine, intended to be operated in an explosive environment, explosion proof. An explosion proof connector includes an intermediate section having an input portion to receive a cable from a terminal external to an explosion proof enclosure and an output portion for passing the cable for connection to a terminal within an explosion proof enclosure. A sealing tube which extends between the input and output portions has a central opening for enabling a cable to be passed through. A sealant may be injected into the sealing tube to form an air tight connection between the cable and the inner walls of the sealing tube which inhibits a hazardous condition from passing through and around the sealing tube. An explosion proof sensor includes potting and encasing the sensor in its own explosion proof case.

Abstract: A cable and flexible conduit gland for securing a cable and a flexible conduit to a box member is disclosed to include a casing having a middle stop flange extending around the periphery thereof, a first fastening member and a second fastening member formed integral with the periphery thereof and respectively disposed at two opposite sides relative to the middle stop flange ad and a tapered inner surface portion located on the inside wall, a collar inserted into the casing and having a tapered front extension fitting the tapered inner surface of the casing, an elastic packing ring stopped against the rear end of the collar, and a holding-down cap fastened to the first fastening member of the casing to hold down the collar and the packing ring and to lock the inserted flexible conduit and cable together.

Abstract: A fastening device for an electric cable is provided with an outer casing (15) in which on one side a nut (12) can be screwed, by means of which at least one clamping ring (20) pressing against the outer insulation of the cable (11) can be arranged adjustably. The clamping ring (20) is provided with a number of segments (22) connected to one another and respectively moveable approximately radially, which each have on their inner surface at least one projection (24). The respective projection (24) is formed such that the latter is pressed in when the nut (12) is screwed into the outer insulation of the cable (11). A consistently long service life and also inexpensive production of this type of fastening device is thus made possible.

Abstract: A cable gland (1) for a shielded cable (2), including a threaded sleeve (9), a clamping insert (4) that engages therein, and a union nut (7) or pressure screw in the usual manner. The union nut or pressure screw act axially and radially upon an area of the clamping insert (4) protruding beyond the threaded sleeve (9) and radially deforms the clamping area or the clamping finger (6) of the clamping insert. The threaded sleeve (9) contains a contact device (10) having one or more contact fingers (11), which lie against the shielding of the cable (2) in a contacting manner in the working position.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a circuit board in the main body, a rear cover, at least one first conductive member exposed through the rear cover and electrically connected to the circuit board, and a support assembly. The support assembly includes a hollow support detachably connected to the rear cover, at least one second conductive member connected to the hollow support and staying in contact with the at least one second conductive member, and at least one cable extending through the hollow support and comprising a first end electrically connected to the at least one second conductive member, and a second end extending out of the hollow support for connecting with a peripheral.

Abstract: A connector housing with an angled strain relief element is separably fixed thereon in different directions. The housing includes an insulating body with a square collar around an opening, wherein the collar features a peripheral recess with interlocking recesses. The angled strain relief element features a connection opening that is consistent with this opening, as well as a U-Shaped rail that surrounds the connection openings on three sides. The rail features interlocking tabs and interlocking hooks and can be completely inserted into the recess of the insulating body until it interlocks.

Abstract: A protective plug assembly for use with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. The plug assembly is installed over a terminated USB connector and provides additional shielding for the USB connector, thereby allowing the USB connector to be used in military, aerospace, industrial or other applications in which signal degradation is a concern. The plug assembly is easily installed in the field, as the plug adapter assembly may be preassembled during manufacture. The plug assembly also provides sealing for the USB connector which allows the USB connector to be used in environmental conditions which are not conducive to the longevity of an unprotected connector.

Abstract: In a cable clamp for fixing an electrical cable (8) that is connected to a connector, it is proposed to insert a clamping element (10) into a cylindrical cable receptacle (2) integrally moulded on the connector housing (1) such that it can be displaced by means of a pressure screw (20). Clamping fingers (13) that are integrally moulded on the clamping element (10) fix the electrical cable (8) extending within the clamping element (10) while guiding fingers (12) integrally moulded on the clamping element (10) prevent the clamping element (10) from turning.

Abstract: In a cable clamp for fixing an electrical cable (8) that is connected to a connector, it is proposed to insert a clamping element (10) into a cylindrical cable receptacle (2) integrally moulded on the connector housing (1) such that it can be displaced by means of a pressure screw (20). Clamping fingers (13) that are integrally moulded on the clamping element (10) fix the electrical cable (8) extending within the clamping element (10) while guiding fingers (12) integrally moulded on the clamping element (10) prevent the clamping element (10) from turning.

Abstract: A sanitary, live loaded, pass-through fitting apparatus which allows for variable depth insertion of a pass-through object is disclosed. The apparatus is useful for sanitary introduction of a thermowell probe, dip tube, or other objects into a process stream or vessel. The pass-through object is sealed to the fitting at the point of fluid insertion with the seal material under a live load.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided including a housing supporting an electrical device and for receiving an electrical cord or cable. A cap having internal threads and an axial passage for receiving the electrical cord and clamping the electrical cord to the housing to form a waterproof connection. The cap includes a conical shaped seal member for forming a waterproof seal with the outer surface of the electrical cord. A conical shaped bushing is received in a frustoconical shaped bore of the housing and is axially and radially compressed by the threaded cap onto the housing. The bushing has an axial bore for receiving the electrical cable and an outer surface with at least one annular recess to facilitate the axial and radial compression of the bushing. The bottom end of the cap has a chamfered edge which mates with a frustoconical shaped outer surface of the housing to form a waterproof seal.

Abstract: A kit or set made up of a number of differently dimensioned types of cable glands, which can each be used to hold and fix cables of different diameters or dimensions, respectively including two differently dimensioned clamping or sealing inserts so that the cable can be clamped at an outer sheath on the one hand and at an inner sheath on the other hand, wherein a shielding braid is provided between the two sheaths and emerges from the larger sheath at a point where the latter ends, with the result that it can come into touching contact with the respective cable gland.

Abstract: Connector assemblies, combinations and methods for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. Connector assemblies include openings that facilitate interaction between plugs and cables, particularly foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cables. Connector assembly sub-components and connector sub-assemblies are also disclosed. Connector assemblies and sub-assemblies include securely coupled or joined sub-components. Sub-components are coupled to one another through the use of deflectable latching members of one sub-component engaging corresponding latching slots of another sub-component. Sub-components and sub-assemblies are also coupled to one another through the use of a cam nut engaged into a cam slot of another sub-component or sub-assembly. Connector assemblies, combinations and methods including a contact capable of engaging an FTP cable, drain wire and metal foil or sheath through the application of a cam nut interaction with a cam member are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a multistranded insulator conductor cable having an elastomeric compression sleeve and a clamping member configured to compress radially inwardly against the cable as a compression member is axially advanced towards the connector body to secure the cable in the connector. The compression member assembly is configured to accommodate a variety of cable insulative sleeve thicknesses and center conductor gauges.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting an optical fiber to an electrical device has a housing, a cable gland, and a plug for insertion into the corresponding socket of the electrical device, the housing having a cable passage for insertion of the optical fiber, the plug being held at least partially in the housing and being connectable to the fibers of the optical fiber which has been inserted into the cable passage. The housing has a first housing part for holding the plug and a second housing part for connection to the cable gland. The first and second housing parts are connectable in a manner enabling them to be axially moved relative to each other in the connected state by an extent defined by at least one stop on the second housing part that is engageable with at least one opposing stop on the first housing part.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector for terminating an electrical cable, including: a connector body having a receiving and an egressing end, axially bored therethrough; a compression nut attachable to the cable egressing end; and an annular segmented gland chuck for engagement with the cable for securing the cable within the body; the segmented chuck including an annular base and a plurality of circumferentially spaced chuck segments extending from the base, each the chuck segment being axially deflectable about a base hinge perpendicular to the axis and circumferentially deflectable towards the axis about a segmented hinge parallel to the axis.