Patent ID: 6596939
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: F16L,H02G

Abstract:
A threaded snap in connector for attachment to an electrical junction box:A connector having a trailing end portion; A leading end portion on said connector having a leading edge; A flange separating said trailing end portion from said leading end portion; A first depression on said leading end portion near said flange; Threads on said leading end portion; A second depression on said leading end portion adjacent said leading edge of said leading end portion; A third depression located in said leading end portion; A removable annular shaped metal snap ring with a leading edge and a trailing edge surrounding said leading end portion; Inward turned portions on said leading edge portion and said trailing edge portion of said snap ring; A locking tab on said snap ring extending inwardly from said snap ring into said third depression to prevent said snap ring from being removed in a linear forward direction from said threaded portion; and A snap locking tang on said snap ring and extending outwardly to resist the connector from being pulled from an electric junction box.