ONE-HAND OPERABLE END FITTING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

摘要

An end fitting connector assembly includes an end fitting having a first end, a second end and a through opening that extends in a direction that is transverse to an end fitting axis extending through the first and second ends and in which the through opening is defined by a peripheral wall. An elastically deformable race fitted into the through opening of the end fitting includes an exterior surface that engages the peripheral wall and an interior surface configured to provide snap fitting engagement with a spherical ball mount. At least one feature retaining the race within the end fitting creates an increased disassembly force, which may prevent disassembly without employing a release tool or release feature. The interior and exterior surfaces of the race can include spherical surfaces for conforming to the spherical ball and the peripheral wall of the end fitting.

主权项

1. An end fitting connector assembly comprising:
an end fitting having a first end, an opposing second end and an axis passing through the first and second ends, the end fitting further having a through opening transversely arranged relative to the end fitting axis, the through opening defining a peripheral wall; an elastically deformable race fitted into the through opening of the end fitting and sized to have an exterior surface of the race engage the peripheral wall; and at least one feature retaining the race in a predetermined position within the through opening of the end fitting, the race having an inner surface configured to snapfittingly engage a ball mount.