Small handling pole locking assembly

摘要

A system for coupling a first pole section (14) to a second pole section (18) includes a tubular female end portion (26) of the first pole section (14) and a male end portion (30) of the second pole section (18) that is insertable into the female end portion (26). Additionally, the system includes a locking nut (34) including a body portion (71) and a neck portion (72) and is threadingly engaged with the male end portion (30). Furthermore, the system includes a biased locking sleeve assembly (74) that includes a locking sleeve (82) having an internal cavity such that the locking sleeve (82) fits over the locking nut neck portion (72), and a biasing device (86) located within the interior cavity of the locking sleeve (82) for applying opposing forces to the locking nut (34) and the locking sleeve (82).