Patent ID: 6733201
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: F16B,F16C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A plug connection with an installation securing device for connection to a cable line comprising:a sleeve (2) having a first end, a second end, and an outer surface, wherein said sleeve has a central cylindrical cavity that is open at said first end; a primary groove (5) disposed near said first end of said sleeve, wherein said primary groove is open to said outer surface and said central cylindrical cavity; a wedge-shaped barrier disposed in said primary groove, wherein said wedge-shaped barrier is integrally formed with said sleeve and has two walls that extend through said primary groove, and wherein said two walls are disposed so that said wedge-shaped barrier opens outwardly from said central cylindrical cavity of said sleeve; a bolt for connection to a cable line, disposed in said central cylindrical cavity of said sleeve, wherein said bolt has a secondary groove that extends around an entire circumference of said bolt, and wherein said secondary groove aligns with said primary groove when said bolt is fully inserted in said sleeve; and a U-shaped spring (1) having two free ends, wherein said two free ends of said U-shaped spring are hook-shaped; wherein said U-shaped spring is disposed in said primary groove and said U-shaped spring holds said bolt by engaging said secondary groove via said primary groove; wherein said hooked-shaped ends of said U-shaped spring engage said wedge-shaped barrier, holding said U-shaped spring in place and thus said bolt in said sleeve; and wherein said bolt is removed from said sleeve by pressing said spring in a direction of said wedge-shaped barrier to open said spring so that said bolt can be pulled from said sleeve.