Cryogenic-Compatible Winchester Connector Mount and Retaining System for Composite Tubes

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  • TBMG-10479
Published July 01, 2011 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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A connector retainer and mounting system has been designed to replace screw-mounting of Winchester connectors. Countersunk screws are normally used to secure connectors to structures, and to keep them from coming apart. These screws are normally put into threaded or through-holes in metallic structures. This unique retainer is designed such that integral posts keep the connector halves retained, and a groove permits a cable tie to be fastened