Patent ID: 6817902
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
A plug device for a standard electrical or optical connection cord provided at an end with a cord plug fastened to the cord, the cord plug having a body which includes an external mechanical latch, the plug device comprising:a cylindrical plug body; a plug adapter distinct from the plug body and having external fastening means for engaging in said plug body; a packing body including an interior screw thread and a packing of cylindrical shape; and a link part having a first end with a first screw thread for connection with said plug body and a second end with a second screw thread for co-operating with the interior screw thread of said packing body; said plug adapter having an internal shape suitable for receiving said cord plug therein and for holding said latch of the cord plug in an inactive position; and said packing body, said packing, and said link part all defining respective internal passages of sufficient size to pass the cord plug therethrough; upon screwing the packing body onto said link part, said packing is compressed, thereby clamping said packing onto the cord, wherein the internal shape of said adapter including a shoulder suitable for co-operating with a projecting portion of the mechanical latch of said cord plug in order to secure said cord plug with said adapter.