Abstract: To interconnect the screens (4, 29) of all the screened cables the box includes:a conductive enclosure (15, 19) forming a Faraday cage;a metal plate (5) with holes (7) for fixing each cable (1, 22, 18) using a self-locking tie (6, 20);and lugs (25) cut out from the plate and bent out of the plane of the plate to constitute crimping or soldering connection points for interconnecting the screens of the cables and connecting them to ground, either via a filter (11) connected to the conductive enclosure (15, 18) for high-frequency currents, or directly by a grounding wire.Applications include industrial computer networks.

Abstract: A connector for shielded cables comprises a housing of insulating material and signal and ground contacts accommodated in said housing and to which corresponding conductors of the cables are connectable, said contacts being arranged in rows and columns. The housing is assembled of one or more modules and at least one module cap, wherein each module can be detachably mounted in the module cap in a predetermined position with respect to the module cap, and wherein each module is provided with at least one column of contacts.

Abstract: A composite shield jacket and woven electrical transmission cable assembly is disclosed wherein the shield jacket comprises an outer elastomeric cover and a metalized backing on the interior side of the cover which advantageously may comprise a thin flexible fibrous web formed either by weaving metallic coated fibers or forming a non-woven web from the metallic coated fibers, or by applying a thin metallic layer to the backside of the cover. In any case, a highly durable, flexible shield jacket is provided. When the jacket is applied to a flat transmission cable according to the invention, the side edges of the shield are on opposite sides of the cable so as to overlap the sides of the shield and cover so that exits from the shield are defined on opposing sides of the cable reducing the unwanted escape of interference noises.

Abstract: This invention involves an apparatus for terminating conduit, cable, and braided bundle in which the termination is accomplished with an interference fit between a collar and an end fitting. Once assembled, the conduit, cable, or braided bundle is compressed between the collar and the end fitting such that the final assembly can withstand the required level of axial and transverse force for the application, but not so much that the conduit, cable, or braided bundle loses its structural integrity.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable bonding assembly includes a base member, a shield clamping member, and a strength member clamping member assembled in stacked relation. The fiber optic cable has a core, a metallic shield, at least one lengthwise extending strength member, and an overall jacket. A portion of the jacket is removed leaving exposed a portion of the metallic shield and the strength members. The base member has a tongue portion inserted between the shield and an underlying portion of the cable core. The shield clamping member overlies the shield to clamp the shield with the base member. A strength member clamping member overlies the strength members and the shield clamping member to clamp the strength members in a longitudinally extending direction. A threaded stud carried by the base member connects the base member, shield clamping member, and strength member clamping member together, as well as secures an end portion of a bonding strap to the stud.

Abstract: A method for electromagnetically shielding the end of a rigid cable (10) containing a large number of conductors to provide increased bending flexibility is disclosed along with a ground strap assembly (24). Ground strap assembly (24) is designed to shield a cable (10) that consists of a plurality of insulated conductors (18) surrounded by one or more conducting shields (14) (16) and outer insulating sheath (12). A portion of the outer insulating sheath (12) is removed to expose a protruding portion of conducting shield (14). The protruding portion of conducting shield (14) is folded back along a remaining portion of outer insulating sheath (12) thereby exposing the ends of the conductors. Ground strap assembly (24) comprises a braided conducting ground strap (26) that has a cable end portion (32) extending to a central portion (34). Central portion (34) extends to grounding portion (36).

Abstract: A shielded ribbon cable electrical connector assembly includes a shielded cable connector with an overmolded body mounted on the end of the shielded cable and a shielded pin header adapted to be mounted on a circuit board and to mate with the connector. The connector includes a cable clamp on the end of the cable, a premolded connector block containing a row of disconnect terminals and a circuit board forming electrical connections between conductors in the cable and terminals in the connector block. A ground shield plate overlies the circuit board and includes a contact tongue which extends into the cable clamp and is held against the cable shield and a contact finger which overlies the connector block and forms a ground connection with a ground shield on the header. An overmolded plastic body surrounds the cable clamp, circuit board, connector ground shield and part of the connector block.

Abstract: An accessory for shield termination of a shielded cable having a shielding braid surrounding a plurality of insulated conductors coupled to a connector includes a generally L-shaped bracket having a generally U-shaped portion with integrally formed first and second fingers extending therefrom. A clamping bar secures the shielding braid to the U-shaped portion of said bracket, and fasteners secure an integral flange on the connector to each of the fingers to provide a conductive path between the braid and the connector.

Abstract: The plug assembly consists of roughly flat grounding plates (3) having grounding blades (3a) making contact with the outer conductor of a coaxial cable connector (17), a plug housing (1) containing the grounding plates and having openings at its matching surface intersecting with the grounding plates, and a cover housing (9) with openings for the insertion of the coaxial cable which also secures the grounding plates. The header assembly (15) consists of roughly flat grounding contacts (13) having a fork-shaped receptacle (13a). When the above assemblies are joined together, the receptacle contacts the grounding plates which are passed through the openings of the plug assembly. Since both the grounding plates and the grounding contacts are of a roughly flat configuration, their production is simple.

Abstract: A structure for connecting a shielded-cable end in which the braid of the shielded cable is simply and reliably connected to a metal sleeve. The metal sleeve includes a through-tube the diameter of which is greater than that of an external sheath disposed around the braid of the shielded cable and a through-hole which is smaller than the outer diameter of the braid and is equivalent to or greater than the outer diameter of an internal sheath within the braid. The braid is squeezed and accommodated within the through-tube of the metal sleeve and the through-tube is crimped and connected to the braid. An enlarged connecting portion serially extending from the through-tube is pressed against a conductive shield plate of a shield connector.

Abstract: A ground clamp for clamping to a cable shield to provide a ground connection employs a U-shaped yoke. A keeper threadably engages thread surfaces at the interior side of the yoke legs. The keeper has a clamp jaw which may be compressively engaged against a cable shield received in an aperture defined by the yoke. The yoke then connects to a common ground point via a flexible ground wire connection.

Abstract: An effective grounding of electrical equipment, electrical cables, housings, and the like, is accomplished by connector lugs that are initially formed as an integral part, for example, of a connecting sleeve that surrounds a protective casing or an envelope of a cable in a crimping manner. The lugs are only bent out of the sleeve or housing portion or the like when needed. A grounding conductor is then secured to the lug, for example, by a screw connection or by a plug-in connection or the like. The present lugs may be incorporated in all systems that are provided for protection against surge currents or excessive voltages produced by a thunderstorm, especially in a vehicle or a craft, e.g. an aircraft.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electrical contact that can be manufactured efficiently from narrow metal strips and an electrical connector for LANs etc. which uses such a contact.Electrical connector 10 includes an insulation housing 20 with one pair of compartments 21 and 22. A pair of electrical contacts 31 and 32 have tab contact sections 33 which extend through the rear wall of housing 20 into compartments 21 and 22. The tab contact sections 33a-33b, and 33c-33d of contacts 31 and 32 respectively are separate and parallel with respect to each other. They are connected at coupling sections 35, 36 and each has a connection terminal 37 and 38. The outer sections of coupling sections 35 and 36 are twisted in the fabrication process so that the tab contact sections of both contacts 31 and 32 are reversed up or down with respect to each other so that the tab contact sections 33a-33d are disposed in the same plane in compartments 21, 22.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided with a first connector and a mating second connector. The first connector has two rows of signal contacts and ground contacts located between the two rows of signal contacts. The second connector has two rows of mating signal contacts and a row of mating ground contacts between the two rows of mating signal contacts.

Abstract: A shielded plug connector includes at least one shielded cable having a cable shielding, a plug or socket insert having a metal collar, and a one-piece, one-shell, metal shielding housing. The shielding housing has a plug side at which the plug or socket insert is disposed. The plug side has an end surface and bearing points for the metal collar being recessed inwardly relative to the plug-side end surface, for end-surface contacting of the shielding housing with an appliance wall only at the plug-side end surface. The shielding housing has a connection side with a connection region for connecting the at least one shielded cable. The connection region has a connection-side end and a transverse wall. The transverse wall is recessed inwardly relative to the connection-side end, it has at least one lead-through formed therein and it is in direct end contact with the cable shielding.

Abstract: A mass termination connector (2) having a low profile backshell which may be efficiently stacked. A wiring assembly (24) having conductors (26) extend through a braid (10) and a backshell adapter body (6) to a connector housing (4). The braid is attached to the exterior of the adapter body, removed from the interior compartment, to protect the wiring assembly from chafing during shock and vibration.

Abstract: A grounding assembly for use with an electrical distribution panel for grounding electrical cables which includes a support bar that extends generally longitudinally with respect to the panel and which is connected to a grounding block mounted on the panel. A plurality of grounding clips are mounted on the support bar, each of which includes mounting flanges formed with an opening for receiving the support bar, and each of which includes a plurality of flexible arms carried on the mounting flange, with each arm being movable to receive one of the electrical cables and to clamp such cable in place against the support bar.

Abstract: A composite shield jacket and woven electrical transmission cable assembly is disclosed wherein the shield jacket comprises an outer elastomeric cover and a metalized backing on the interior side of the cover which advantageously may comprise a thin flexible fibrous web formed either by weaving metallic coated fibers or forming a non-woven web from the metallic coated fibers, or by applying a thin metallic layer to the backside of the cover. In any case, a highly durable, flexible shield jacket is provided. When the jacket is applied to a flat transmission cable according to the invention, the side edges of the shield are on opposite sides of the cable so as to overlap the sides of the shield and cover so that exits from the shield are defined on opposing sides of the cable reducing the unwanted escape of interference noises.

Abstract: An electrical connector provides for termination of shielded electrical cable. The connector includes an electrically insulative housing supporting plural electrical contacts. A conductive contact shield is positioned within the housing for electrically shielding the contacts. The housing further includes a strain relief device operable to frictionally secure the cable to the housing. The ground clip is positioned within the strain relief device for engagement with the cable shield upon cable termination. The ground clip is also resiliently engageable with the contact shield upon insertion of the contact shield into the housing. The engagement of the contact shield with the ground clip establishes electrical continuity between the cable shield and the contact shield.

Abstract: An end connector for fiber optic transport cables. A cable clamp received within a passageway of a housing which receives the cable is provided to hold the cable in a secured position so as to resist rotational and longitudinal forces applied to the cable. Support coupling units are provided both internal and external the equipment which the cable is to be connected to. The coupling units allow the end connector to be coupled to and decoupled from the equipment without unnecessary rotation of the end connector and cable and without having to remove the cable from the end connector. Grounding components are provided for grounding conductive members associated with the cable so as to prevent damage due to voltage surges and to prevent RF signal leakage.

Abstract: A ground connector for grounding a small diameter cable enclosed by an exposed shield employs a collapsible tube formed by a strip of material wound in a spiral shape. A braided connector engages the shield and connects with a ground lead. An elastomeric covering biases the braided connector against the shield. The connector is forced against the shield when a pull-out force is applied to the strip.

Abstract: A connector backshell assembly is provided for strain relief mounting to an electrical cable. The assembly includes a backshell having forward and rearward ends and an axially extending cable-receiving aperture therethrough. A toroidally configured, radially compressible strain relief coil spring surrounds the cable and is disposed near the rearward end of the backshell. A compression nut is engageable with the backshell for selective rotational and axial movement relative thereto. The compression nut includes a forwardly facing concave cam surface for engaging and radially compressing the coil spring into strain relief engagement with the cable. An interference surface is operatively associated with the backshell and non-rotatably engageable with the strain relief coil spring to prevent rotation of the coil spring with the compression nut relative to the backshell.

Abstract: A shielded connector is provided which directly grounds harmful noise in the connector to the mounting body at the same time that the connector is mounted to the body. A metal shell is interposed between the insulating inner housing accommodating a terminal and the insulating outer housing accommodating the inner housing. The metal shell is provided with a metal clamp for grounding which projects outwardly from the outer housing to be directly fixed to a grounding body by a bolt.

Abstract: A connector at the end of a shielding cable which includes braid wire surrounding individual internal insulated wires enables superior retention of the braid wire when the braid wire is folded back to expose the individual wires. In one embodiment, the braid wire is folded back over a tapered portion, and is held over that portion in press contact. In another embodiment, the braid wire is passed over threads on a tubular body surrounding an outer insulating layer of the shielding cable, and is retained there by an internally-threaded tubular terminal.

Abstract: A coaxial cable side tap assembly of a coaxial cable with pins separately attached to the cable center conductor and braided sheath for connecting to a branch cable or an integrated circuit or transducer microchip and processes for manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A plug for use with self-regulating cables or the like is disclosed. The plug enables simple and safe installation of a self-regulating cable or the like into the plug. It also enables an operator to connect the conductors of the plug to the cable conductors with the use of a single screwdriver and without the necessity of stripping or cutting tools. The plug ensures that all conductors are properly connected in addition to providing fuse-link protection to the circuit.

Abstract: An adaptor for an electrical connector which enables the screens of a number of screened electrical wires to be terminated and which will provide electromagnetic shielding for the wires; which comprises: (i) an electrically conductive body having an aperture through which the wires are intended to pass; (ii) an electrically conductive shielding member that can be positioned in the aperture substantially to close the aperture, the member having a plurality of recesses opening onto the periphery: (iii) a plurality of electrically conductive hollow deformable ferrules that are capable of receiving one or more wires so that the wires extend through and beyond the ferrules and the ferrules can be electrically connected to the screen of the wire or wires esxtending therethrough, each ferrule being capable of being held in one of the recesses in the periphery of the shielding member by deformation of the ferrule but being capable of being removed from the recess; (iv) a locking ring that can engage and be tightened

Abstract: A brass strap is utilized as a common grounding bar for the shields of a plurality of coaxial cables. The individual coaxial cables pass through holes in the common grounding bar, and the inner conductors are connected to the pins of a printed circuit board connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector (4) terminated to signal wires (SW) of a shielded electrical cable (C) having a drain wire (DW), has an insulating housing (8) containing electrical terminals having contacts (40) electrically connected to the signal wires of the shielded electrical cable (C). A metal shield (14) covering the lower part of the housing (8) has a grounding clip (48) connected to the rear wall (28) of the shield (14) by means of a strap (62). The grounding clip receives an end portion of the cable (C) from which the signal wires (SW) extend to the contacts (40) of the connector (4). The drain wire (DW) is wound in a circuitous path about tabs (58) of the grounding clip (48). The grounding clip can be bent about the strap (62) to line in a channel (36) between two rows of the contacts (40) of the connector (4), after the grounding clip has been wound about with insulative tape (T).

Abstract: A coupling for one end of screened conduit has two brass cones which are nested together and through which extend screened cables. Several apertures are formed around the inner cone which open into the space between the two cones. The braiding of each cable is stripped to one side and threaded through individual apertures so that it extends into the space between the cones. A threaded clamping nut urges the two cones together so that the braiding is clamped between them and good electrical connection is made.

Abstract: A termination bracket for installing a multi-pin connector to a panel or chassis wall permits a table wire braid to be grounded with as short a pigtail is possible, and minimizes the unshielded length of cable at the connector where the braid has been stripped away. The termination bracket can be formed as an aluminum alloy stamping, with a base and one or more comb walls. Slots are provided at the distal edge of the comb wall to receive the grounding pigtails. The comb walls are provided with a solderable surface, such as a copper flash followed by nickel plating.

Abstract: A connector at the end of a shielding cable which includes braid wire surrounding individual internal insulated wires enables superior retention of the braid wire when the braid wire is folded back to expose the individual wires. In one embodiment, the braid wire is folded back over a tapered portion, and is held over that portion in press contact. In another embodiment, the braid wire is passed over threads on a tubular body surrounding an outer insulating layer of the shielding cable, and is retained there by an internally-threaded tubular terminal.

Abstract: A cable connector for a multi-wire cable which includes a grounded casing and wherein the cable wires have their insulation stripped at one end, to expose the ground casing. The cable wires are connected to a socket. The one end of the cable is provided with a transfer piece of conductive metal to assure continuity of ground between connected equipment and the cable. The transfer piece is affixed mechanically to the ground casing and mechanically reinforces the cable connection to the socket. The transfer piece contains a part forming a catch which is made in the form of a comb having teeth bent in a U-shape to provide a flexible connection and at the same time a ground connection. The connector may further be provided with a clamp to press the transfer piece to the cable and assure contact of such piece with the grounded casing.

Abstract: A connector ensure the wired connection of a piece of equipment in series with a multiconductor cable for transmitting low currents.A support block (5) has a plate on which through and closed end grooves are formed respectively for the passage of the wires of the cable (2) and wires (3A, 3A') for connecting equipment in series. The closed end grooves be adjacent one of the through grooves, at the level of a connection piece (6) partially housed in these two grooves for interconnecting wires. Each of the through grooves (20A) is provided with a median cavity (21) which interrupts the grove locally and which receives a wire cutting device means (6C). The two connection pieces housed in the same through groove are situated on each side of the cavity (21) and each allows the connection of a second different wire (3A, 3A').

Abstract: A grounding block is provided for engaging at least one continuous coaxial cable. The grounding block includes an electrically conductive base member having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface and a rear surface. The upper surface of the base member includes a hemicylindrical trough extending between the front surface and the rear surface of the base member. The hemicylindrical trough includes a first enlarged radius portion disposed adjacent to the front surface, a second enlarged radius portion disposed adjacent to the rear surface, and reduced radius portion extending between the first and second enlarged radius portion. A corresponding electrically conductive cap member is also provided. A fastener is provided for fastening together the cap member and the base member to align the hemicylindrical troughs of the base member and the cap member to form a cylindrical bore extending between the front surfaces of the base and cap members, and the rear surfaces of the base and cap members.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting a cable having a pair of coaxial lines each including a core wire and an outer sheath wire to electrical equipment. The connector includes a dielectric holder housing therein a pair of core wire terminals and a pair of sheath wire terminals. A conductive pipe surrounds the holder and an electrical connection is established between the conductive pipe and the sheath wire terminals via a resilient member extending from the sheath wire terminals.Core wires of the coaxial lines are connected mechanically and electrically to the core wire terminals and the sheath wires of the coaxial lines are connected mechanically and electrically to the conductive pipe which provides an electrical connection path to the sheath wire terminals.

Abstract: A bulkhead grounding connector for a multi-conductor shielded cable is fabricated from a base and an identical cover. A resilient plastic tube is positioned within the cable between its metal foil and wire braid layers and provides a spring-like surface to push the wire braid against rigid conductive fingers located on the inner surface of the base and cover. Scraping motion of the fingers against the wire braid during assembly ensures removal of resistive oxides from the braid. Sharp dimples positioned longitudinally on the inner surface of the base and cover provide additional ground connection around the circumference of the cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted for connecting a ground wire to a service wire employs a clamp arm having a bifurcated head which clamps the ground wire. A nut mounted to a threaded shaft of the arm is tightened to force a sleeve to engage exterior surfaces of the arm to clamp the ground wire. A pair of service wires may be secured by a bow tie type connector band disposed between the sleeve and the lock nut.

Abstract: A grounding ferrule is characterized by a generally cylindrical hollow member having at least three equiangularly circumferentially spaced axially extending slots which cooperate to define a plurality of circumferentially adjacent webs. Each web has a plurality of radially inwardly extending protrusions provided on the inner surface thereof. The ferrule responds to a radially inwardly directed crimping force applied circumferentially to the exterior surface of the webs by deflecting radially inwardly to define a constricted central region.

Abstract: A ground connector assembly for a service cable employs a protective clip which is inserted between the inner sheath and the shield of a service cable. A machine screw is inserted between the clip and the shield to secure the clip in force-fit relationship. A terminal plate integrally extends from the clip and includes an aperture for connecting the assembly with a ground point.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting several coaxial cables to a circuit board such that the center conductors of each cable are inserted within a conductive hole which forms part of the board structure. The assembly includes a common housing which may be electrically conductive or insulative and a spring contact member which serves as part of the grounding means to effectively ground the shield members of the coaxial cables to the board's ground. The spring contacts may be in the form of resilient springs which extend from the assembly or of compressible members coupled to a conductive layer which in turn is connected to the shield members. An apparatus for positioning more than one such assembly on a common board structure is also shown and described, as is an assembly designed for positioning the cables therein in a substantially compact orientation.

Abstract: A fitting which includes a sleeve having first and second axial extremities, the first axial extremity has internal tapered threads, the second axial extremity has threads for engaging a cooperating fitting on an associated electrical cabinet. An axial extremity of metal clad jacketed cable engages the tapered thread in the first axial extremity. The axial extremity of the metal clad jacketed cable has no jacket on at least a part thereof disposed within the sleeve. The threads on the second axial extremity of the sleeve are disposed on an internal wall of the sleeve or an external wall of the sleeve.

Abstract: A device for connecting the grounding shield layer of a cable in a splice connection. A flat strap, such as a mesh of metallic wires, is wrapped at least 270.degree. around the shield layer. The ends of the strap or braid are folded over, forming two generally parallel tails. The central portion of the braid is secured to the shield with a constant force spring, and the free ends of the braid are fastened to the shield layer on the opposite side of the splice. A second braid may be used in a similar manner to bridge the connection across the splice. By providing two tails emanating from a single braid, current surges in the shield layer are divided along two current paths, reducing current density and minimizing failures in the cable shield connection.

Abstract: A device (20) for connecting a ground wire (66) to a metallic portion of a cable (30) includes a first cable engagement portion (22) having a bond shoe (42) which is adapted to be engaged with a metallic cable shield (34). The bond shoe has an upstanding portion (52) projecting therefrom and adapted to be secured to an upstanding portion (56) of a second cable engagement portion (24). A plate (58) of the second cable engagement portion is adapted to become engaged with and to become secured to a portion of a plastic jacket (36) of the cable which encloses the metallic shield. A bonding block (26) having two bores each adapted to receive an end portion of a ground wire is secured to the two upstanding portions. Wire-like strength members (38--38) of the cable may be terminated in a clamped manner between the upstanding portions of the second cable engagement portion and the bonding block. Advantageously, the connecting device is independent of any closure in which it may be disposed.

Abstract: An electromagnetically shielded connector assembly that enables connection rom any one of conduit and cable to any one of conduit, cable and ground plane irrespective of the particular sizes of the members to be connected.

Abstract: A ground connector for securing a grounding wire to a conductive shield of a coaxial cable. The connector comprises a strip of flexible sheet metal which is configured to be bent to form a grounding wire attachment loop and a coaxial cable loop. The strip of sheet metal defines clamp portions each having a fastener securing aperture. A fastener clampingly engages the clamp portions through the apertures to clampingly engage the grounding wire attachment loop and the coaxial cable loop about respectively to a grounding wire and a conductive shield of a coaxial cable. At least the coaxial cable loop has an inner serrated surface portion for frictional retention with an outer surface of the conductive shield when clamped substantially thereabout by the tightening of the fastener and prevents the shield from being punctured or damaged thereby.

Abstract: A grounding clip has a bridge portion with a first and a second tine extending therefrom. The tines are subdivided by a line of demarcation into first and second portions respectively defining the parts of the tine received in respective first and second housing sections. Each tine has a protrusion on each portion thereof. The protrusions are sized so that the protrusions snugly contact the housing section in which they are received in an interference fit.

Abstract: In a modular jack which is used as an information plug socket of a home bus system an insulating body has a valley extending across the central portion of its top face, end portions of two cables to be interconnected, with their braided shielding wires exposed and turned back, are inserted in the valley from opposite directions and placed one on the other, and a shielding lug is mounted on the end portions of the cables with its legs locked on both sides of the valley. The insulating body has formed therein a plurality of housing compartments at either side of the valley and contact terminals are housed in the housing compartments. A modular block is attached to the bottom side of the insulating body and contacts of the modular block are connected to the contact terminals.

Abstract: A shield terminator for sealing the splice of a ground lead wire and the shield of a coaxial cable. The shield terminator includes a solder band and a dam of thermoplastic material which has at least two lumens therein. One larger lumen receives the coaxial cable while the small lumen receives the ground lead wire. The presence of the thermoplastic material around both the cable and the lead wire insures that all interstices between the cable, wire and the sleeve of the shield terminator will be filled, preventing the escape of solder from the sleeve, and precluding entry of water and other contaminants into the splice.

Abstract: A grounding backshell assembly is provided for achieving a grounded electrical connection to a conductive braid of a cable, and for simultaneously achieving effective strain relief and environmental sealing. The backshell assembly comprises a generally cylindrical backshell having a toroidally configured coil spring mounted therein. A plunger with a leading concave cam surface is slidably inserted in the backshell for camming engagement with the grounding spring. A toroidally configured strain relief coil spring is disposed around the cable at the rear end of the plunger. A compression nut having a concave camming surface therein is threadably engageable with the backshell such that the concave cam surface thereof is operative to radially compress the strain relief spring and to urge the plunger into camming interengagement with the grounding spring. An elastomeric seal is resiliently engaged with the rear end of the compression nut and is further resiliently engaged with the cable.