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US3601764A
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Lock device for coupling means
Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corp
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Filing: 1969-01-28
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-01-28
Abstract
Abstract Lock device for an electrical connector or the like including a coupling ring mounted on one shell and threaded onto another shell to hold the shells together. A rotatable lockring is provided for actuating lock means to prevent rotation of the coupling ring relative to the one shell. The lock means preferably includes an arcuate cantilever member having a cam surface engaged by a pin on the lockring to engage tooth means on the member with the one shell. The lockring is rotated in the direction of the coupling ring rotation and visual, audible and feel indicators shown when the lockring is in its locking position.
Inventors
- 👤 John K Cameron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/622; H01R13/621; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/69; F16B2200/73; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
In an electrical connector or the like including a pair of shells and a coupling ring rotatably mounted on one of said shells and arranged to be threaded on the other of said shells to move and hold said shells together, locking means operative between said coupling ring and said one of said shells to prevent relative rotation thereof, and a lockring, said locking means comprising a lock member carried by said coupling ring and having tooth means arranged to be moved radially inwardly into engagement with an outer surface portion of said one of said shells.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
In an electrical connector or the like including a pair of shells and a coupling ring rotatably mounted on one of said shells and arranged to be threaded on the other of said shells to move and hold said shells together, locking means operative between said coupling ring and said one of said shells to prevent relative rotation thereof, and a lockring, said locking means comprising a lock member carried by said coupling ring and having tooth means arranged to be moved radially inwardly into engagement with an outer surface portion of said one of said shells.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
In an electrical connector or the like as defined in claim 1, said lock member being in the form of an arcuately extending member having one end portion secured to said coupling ring and having said tooth means on the other end portion thereof with a cam surface portion being formed in the outer surface of said other end portion of said arcuately extending lock member, and a pin carried by said lockring for engaging said cam surface to move said tooth means radially inwardly into engagement with said outer surface portion of said one of said shells.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
In an electrical connector or the like as defined in claim 2, said lockring being in surrounding relation to said lock member and having a recess in its inner surface for receiving said other end portion of said lock member, said recess being terminated at one end with a stop shoulder engageable by an end of said lock member to limit rotational movement of said lockring in a releasing direction opposite said one direction.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |