Rotatably locking plug and connector

Details Rotatably locking plug and connector Rotatably locking plug and connector

2008-05-31

2009-11-03

Hammond, Briggitte R (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

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07611372

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for coupling an electrical connector to a cable is provided. The apparatus includes an electrical connector having at least one tab extending radially out from the electrical connector and a housing rotatably coupled to the electrical connector. The housing includes at least one first channel disposed along an interior of the housing, wherein the at least one tab is configured to slidably engage the first channel. The housing also includes a spacer applying a first force in a first direction to the electrical connector. The housing also includes at least one tab retention member disposed along the interior of the housing, wherein the tab retention member is annularly disposed from the first channel and prevents the electrical connector from traveling beyond a predetermined distance in the first direction.

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