Self-locking connector

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1983-02-07

1984-10-16

McQuade, John

Geometrical instruments

339DIG2, H01R 13623

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044771401

ABSTRACT:
A self-locking connector is disclosed in which locking of the mating halves of the connector is achieved near complete mating of the connector. The locking mechanism includes a resilient locking ring mounted behind the threads on the coupling nut of the plug connector member. The locking ring is formed with inwardly extending teeth which are engageable with recesses formed in the outer surface of the receptacle connector shell in front of the screw threads thereon.

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