Communication System Connector
In accordance with an example embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an adapter, a coupler, and a sleeve. The coupler is configured to be connected to the adapter. The coupler includes a lever. The sleeve is connected to the coupler. The lever is configured to deflect when the coupler is rotated relative to the sleeve.
1 . An apparatus comprising:
an adapter;
a coupler configured to be connected to the adapter, wherein the coupler comprises a lever; and
a sleeve connected to the coupler;
wherein the lever is configured to deflect when the coupler is rotated relative to the sleeve.
2 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a ramp feature, and wherein lever is configured to deflect when the lever is rotated over the ramp feature.
3 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lever extends from the coupler in a general cantilever fashion.
4 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lever and the coupler comprise a one-piece member.
5 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a general tubular shape.
6 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lever is configured to deflect in a radial direction.
7 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coupler comprises a first end and an opposite second end, and wherein the lever is between the first end and the opposite second end.
8 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adapter, coupler, and sleeve are configured to house an LC connector.
9 . An apparatus comprising:
an adapter;
a coupler configured to be connected to the adapter; and
a sleeve connected to the coupler, wherein the sleeve comprises a ramp feature, and wherein a portion of the coupler is configured to deflect when the portion of the coupler is rotated over the ramp feature.
10 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the coupler comprises a lever, and wherein the lever is configured to deflect when the lever is rotated over the ramp feature.
11 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the coupler receives a first end of the sleeve.
12 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ramp feature and the sleeve comprise a one-piece member.
13 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a general tubular shape.
14 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a first end and an opposite second end, and wherein the ramp feature is between the first end and the opposite second end.
15 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coupler comprises a first end and an opposite second end, and wherein the ramp feature is between the first end and the opposite second end.
16 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adapter, coupler, and sleeve are configured to house an LC connector.
17 . An apparatus comprising:
an adapter;
a coupler configured to be connected to the adapter;
a sleeve connected to the coupler; and
means for locking the coupler to the sleeve to prevent rotation of the coupler relative to the sleeve.