摘要 |
A quick-connect/disconnect electrical connector including an indicator ring that is obscured from visual perception when the connector is fully engaged with a mating connector. In one embodiment, the connector includes an inner shell; a coupling shell disposed about the inner shell; and a compression spring disposed between the inner shell and the coupling shell for biasing the coupling shell toward a mating end of the connector. The indicator ring is positioned on the inner shell to be obscured by the coupling shell when a complete engagement between the connector and mating connector is achieved. The coupling shell may also include a radial flange on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate manual retraction of the coupling shell against the bias of the compression spring.
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