| 摘要 |
A power line connector apparatus and a method of coupling a first power line connector to a second power line connector are provided. Embodiments include a first power line connector comprising an outer casing that includes a groove that forms a recessed space annularly around the outer casing, the groove opening radially outward from the outer casing; a second power line connector comprising an electrical contact housing including a rib that forms a recessed space annularly along the inner walls of the electrical contact housing; and a resilient retaining ring located at least partially within the recessed space of the groove, the retaining ring compressing against the inner walls of the electrical contact housing as the first power line connector is inserted into the electrical contact housing of the second power line connector, the retaining ring uncompressing within the recessed space of the rib as the first power line connector is fully inserted into the electrical contact housing.
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