Patent ID: 6464520
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: F02M,F16L,H01R

Abstract:
A connector assembly comprising first and second connector housings that are configured respectively for connection with each other, at least one first metal fitting mounted in the first connector housing and at least one second metal fitting mounted in the second connector housing, said first and second metal fittings being configured for electrical connection with each other when said connector housings are connected, said first and second connector housings being immovably provided respectively in an axial direction on first and second tubes to electrically connect the metal fittings accommodated in said connector housings to each other by connecting said tubes to each other, said second connector housing having a ring mounted for rotation about the axial direction of the second tube, such that said second connector housing and the second metal fitting therein are rotatable about the axial direction of the second tube for facilitating alignment of the first and second connector housings.