| 摘要 |
<p>A screw-coupled connector comprises two coupling parts which are capable of being secured together by the rotation of an internally screw-threaded nut (3) carried on one of the parts, in which the said part includes a sleeve (6) which is rotatable independently of the nut, the sleeve (6) carrying a plunger (8) which is capable of being moved axially under spring pressure in order to enter a hole (12) on the nut when the sleeve and nut are suitably aligned, the said plunger when in the hole serving to drive the nut (3) and also press a ball (14) against an inclined plane (17) on a friction ring (16). When the parts of the coupling are fully secured together, the nut (3) will be moved through a small radial distance with respect to the friction ring (16), this will displace the ball (14), move the plunger (8) from the hole (12) and disengage the drive from the sleeve (6) to the nut (3). The sudden free rotation of the sleeve (6) that appears upon tightening the coupling is a clear indication that full engatement of the parts has been effected.</p> |
