Patent ID: 6736652
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A lock out device for a plug connector comprising:a tubular body having an interior passageway and an exterior surface; a fixing means removably positioned on said tubular body so as to have a first portion extending outwardly of said exterior surface and a second portion extendable into said interior passageway, said fixing means for exerting a compressive force against a surface of the plug connector extending into said interior passageway, said fixing means comprising a set screw received within a threaded hole extending through said tubular body transverse to a longitudinal axis of said tubular body, said set screw being rotatable within said threaded hole so as to be movable from a position exerting the compressive force to a position releasing the compressive force, said set screw having a surface extending outwardly of said exterior surface of said tubular body; a locking means connected to said fixing means for maintaining the compressive force exerted by said fixing means for a desired amount of time, said locking means comprising an arm pivotally connected to said surface of said set screw extending outwardly of said tubular body, said arm being movable to a first position preventing rotational movement of said set screw and a second position allowing rotational movement of said set screw; and a post affixed to said tubular body and extending outwardly from said exterior surface, said post having a slot formed therein, said slot receiving said arm in said first position.