Patent ID: 7905741
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector coupling, comprising of: a connector body; a first collar coupled to said connector body, said first collar having a plurality of locking members; a second collar surrounding said first collar, said second collar being rotatable with respect to said first collar between first and second positions; a ratchet ring supported by said connector body, said ratchet ring having a plurality of locking members corresponding to said plurality of locking members of said first collar, said ratchet ring being axially movable with respect to said connector body between an engaged position and a disengaged position; and a biasing member supported by said connector body adjacent said ratchet ring, said biasing member biasing said ratchet ring in said engaged position, wherein rotating said second collar from said first position to said second position moves said ratchet ring from said engaged position, in which said plurality of locking members of said ratchet ring engage said plurality of said locking members of said first collar, to said disengaged position, in which said plurality of locking members of said ratchet ring are spaced from said plurality of locking members of said first collar, thereby allowing said first collar to rotate with respect to said connector body.