Multi-contact connector cover assembly

Claim 1

A connector assembly comprising a pair of multi-contact connector members disposed in a back-to-back relation, each connector member including end flanges extending laterally therefrom, the flanges of the respective connector members defining a space therebetween, the two connector members having adjacent rear portions and each including multiple rear contact elements disposed within said space, the rear contact elements of one connector being joined to the rear contact elements of the other connector to form a relatively rigid electrical and mechanical connection establishing a fixed distance between the flanges of the respective connector members, a multi-conductor cable having one end disposed in juxtaposition to said rear contact elements and electrically interconnected thereto, and a cover enclosing said space between said flanges, said cover comprising: a center portion extending across one end of the rear portions of the connector members between the respective flanges thereof, said center portion having a width substantially the same as said fixed distance between said flanges, a pair of arms extending respectively from each end of said center portion, said arms enclosing the longitudinal sides of the space between said connector members, and each terminating in a collar element, said collar elements when brought together forming a split collar embracing said cable, and means retaining said collar elements in joined relation.