Patent ID: 6039614
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A fast coupling connector assembly for connection of electric cables of a type comprising a male element and a female element engageable one with the other and a body element or sleeve which houses both the male element and the female element in an engaged position, the body element being slidable for a length on the female element between a locking position, wherein it locks the male element and female element in the engaged position, and a release position wherein it allows release of the male element and female element, retaining means being provided to restrain the male element and the female element in the position wherein they are engaged one with the other, wherein said female element comprises a retaining part with elastic fingers which, in a non-deformed condition, not forced, are spread apart, at least one of said fingers having a retaining tooth towards an interior of the female element, said retaining tooth/teeth forming said retaining means, said male element comprises a shoulder surface for co-operating, in the engaged position, with said retaining means of the female element, said body element is configured with an internal housing which comprises at least a first chamber, shaped with dimensions such as to house the retaining part of the female element in a contracted condition with the fingers close one to the other.