Patent ID: 6568949
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A connection apparatus, comprising:a cable and a coupler; said cable having an end with a cylindrical surface with a seal and a stop surface; said coupler having a cylindrical surface with a seal and a pin, there being a gap between said cable and said coupler when coupled together with electrical conductors extending between said cable and said coupler by way of said gap; a removable stop adapted to engage said coupler and said end of said cable to hold said cable and said coupler apart to form said gap; a sleeve having a slot at one end for receiving said pin, and a lip at an opposite end for cooperating with said stop surface, said sleeve being movable between a closed position around said removable stop, wherein said cable seal and said coupler seal form seals with said sleeve and said lip engages said stop surface such that said sleeve prevents said cable and said coupler from pulling apart, and an open position, to allow said removable stop to be removed to provide access to said electrical conductors between said cable and said coupler.