Patent ID: 6773304
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: H01R,H05H

Abstract:
A connector for use in a plasma arc apparatus comprising:a housing defining a hollow internal channel, the hollow internal channel comprising a shoulder disposed between a first portion and a second portion of the hollow internal channel; at least one locking finger disposed within the hollow internal channel and disposed distally from the shoulder, wherein the shoulder, the locking finger, and the housing form a one-piece construction; and a pin comprising: a first collar with a shoulder disposed thereon; and a second collar disposed proximally from the first collar, wherein the locking linger engages the pin shoulder to prevent movement of the pin in a proximal direction and the housing shoulder engages the second collar of the pin to prevent movement of the pin in a distal direction without a member disposed between the locking finger and the housing, and the second collar of the pin blocks access to the locking finger through the first portion of the hollow internal channel; and wherein the one-piece construction of the housing, the locking finger, and the shoulder prevent the pin from being removed without destruction of the connector.