Lockable connectors and connection assemblies

摘要

Lockable connection assemblies including lockable connection components are described. A lockable connection assembly may include an assembly for connecting components in an electrical or communication system, such as a fiber optic communication network. The lockable connection assemblies may include a connector (for example, a plug) and an adapter configured to be connected together, for example, using a bayonet-type connection. The components of the lockable connection assemblies may include elements configured to prevent the connector from unintentionally disconnecting from the adapter. For instance, the connector may include a locking nut configured to engage and lock a coupling nut connected to the adapter from rotating and disconnecting from the adapter. In another instance, the connector may include a coupling nut having finger flanges arranged at one end thereof and configured to engage a non-rotatable connector body when connected to the adapter to prevent the unintentional movement of the coupling nut.

主权项

1. A lockable connection component comprising:
a coupling nut configured to rotatably couple the lockable connection component to a complementary mating component at a connection interface, the coupling nut having at least one locking collar interface; a connector body arranged within a longitudinal bore of the coupling nut and configured to be non-rotatably attached to the lockable connection component; and a locking collar having at least one coupling nut interface, the locking collar being configured to non-rotatably slide over the connector body and interface with the coupling nut such that the at least one coupling nut interface engages the at least one locking collar interface, thereby preventing the coupling nut from rotating and disconnecting from the complementary mating component.