US 12,230,931 B2
Systems and methods for a cable connector
Mark E. Davidsz, Oak Creek, WI (US); Scott H. Micoley, Plymouth, WI (US); Douglas J. Carpiaux, Milwaukee, WI (US); and Robert S. Carlson, Weatogue, CT (US)
Assigned to Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Mayfield Heights, OH (US)
Filed by ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, OH (US)
Filed on Apr. 25, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/728,843.
Application 17/728,843 is a continuation in part of application No. 17/114,203, filed on Dec. 7, 2020, granted, now 11,322,867.
Application 17/728,843 is a continuation in part of application No. 17/171,892, filed on Feb. 9, 2021, granted, now 11,862,889.
Prior Publication US 2022/0255244 A1, Aug. 11, 2022
Int. Cl. H01R 4/00 (2006.01); H01R 4/2425 (2018.01); H01R 4/30 (2006.01); H01R 12/59 (2011.01); H01R 13/506 (2006.01)
CPC H01R 4/2425 (2013.01) [H01R 4/30 (2013.01); H01R 12/592 (2013.01); H01R 13/506 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A connector for receiving a ribbon cable, to be assembled via a clamping tool, the connector comprising:
a housing including an open top and a bottom;
a cover configured to selectively cover the open top of the housing to enclose the ribbon cable within an interior of the housing; and
a protection cap configured to cover the bottom of the housing, the protection cap including a nonplanar surface with a bump, wherein the clamping tool contacts the cover and the bump to force the cover toward the housing when the connector is assembled.