William C Roderick

US Patent:

6623315, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Apr 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/120065

Inventors:

William Roderick - Windsor CA

Assignee:

Gator Loc, LLC - Windsor CA

International Classification:

H01R 450

US Classification:

439772, 439504

Abstract:

A cable terminal includes a captivated locking ring and a sealed crimp joint to a cable. In a particular embodiment, the cable terminal is cast from a lead alloy and a crimp tube is lead plated before being cast into the body of the cable terminal. This forms a sealed pocket to accept the stripped end of the cable. The lead plating on the crimp tube cold flows during the crimping operation and forms a secure, reliable mechanical and electrical connection. In a further embodiment, heat shrink tubing with a heat-activated adhesive on the interior of the tubing is formed over the end of the crimp tube and cable.