Patent ID: 6602085
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A backshell adapter assembly comprising:a generally tubular adapter body formed with a pair of spaced apart annular shoulders defining a first retaining groove, said adapter body also formed with a plurality of teeth, axially aligned and formed on one end of said adapter body; a generally tubular one-piece shuttle, configured to be received in said first retaining groove, said one-piece shuttle formed with a thrust bushing portion and one or more spring arms, said thrust bushing configured with a second retaining groove, said one piece shuttle formed with an axial notch defining two ends which enables said one pierce shuttle to be expanded in diameter so that it can be disposed in said first retaining groove; a retaining ring adapted to be received in said second retaining groove; a coupling nut formed with an annular groove for receiving said retaining ring to prevent axial movement between said adapter body and said coupling nut, said coupling nut also formed with threads on one end for mating with corresponding threads on an electrical connector.