Connector assembly with torque sleeve
US9929499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly that has a connector configured to engage a mating connector that includes a coupling member rotatably coupled to a body. A gripping sleeve receives the body and the coupling member. A torque limiting feature provides first and second predetermined torque limits and includes a slip element associated with the gripping sleeve and cooperating engaging element associated with the coupling member. The slip element and the engaging element engage one another such that rotation of the gripping sleeve applies torque to and rotates the coupling member in a tightening direction until the first predetermined torque limit is reached when the slip element disengages from the engaging element and the gripping member rotates with respect to the coupling member in a loosening direction until the second predetermined torque limit is reach allowing the gripping sleeve to rotate the coupling member in the loosening direction.
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