Patent ID: 9099807
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A releasable locking connector assembly, comprising: a connector body; a coupling nut that is rotatably coupled to the connector body; a first set of splines that are positioned on either the connector body or the coupling nut; a lock ring having a second set splines, the lock ring being axially movable with respect to the connector body and the coupling nut between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein the second set of splines of the lock ring are engaged with the first set of splines when the lock ring is in the engaged position in order to prevent rotation of the coupling nut with respect to the connector body, and the second set of splines of the lock ring are disengaged from the first set of splines when the lock ring is in the disengaged position in order to permit rotation of the coupling nut with respect to the connector body; a moveable index ring that bears on the lock ring and is movable between a locked position, in which the lock ring is maintained in the engaged position, and an unlocked position, in which the lock ring is maintained in the disengaged position; and a push ring for sequentially moving the moveable index ring between the locked and unlocked positions.