Connector assembly and coupling ring

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1984-06-04

1985-08-13

McQuade, John

Geometrical instruments

339113R, 339DIG2, H01R 13623

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045346070

ABSTRACT:
A two-part electrical connector assembly (10, 20) includes a coupling member (30) rotatably carried by one connector part for engaging the other connector part and is characterized by a cylindrical cup-shaped detent sleeve (44) carried by the one part (10) and coupled to said coupling member, normally inoperative ratchet means (56, 70) engageable between the one part and the detent sleeve for resisting rotation of the coupling member, the ratchet means being adapted to become operable only when the two parts approach a fully mated condition by rotation of the coupling member in a mating direction, and indicating means (60, 40) including an indicator member (64) associated with the ratchet means for indicating the position of the connector parts, the indicating means initially providing a tactile and audible indication that the parts are approaching the mated condition and the indicator member providing a visual indication that the fully mated condition has finally been achieved.

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