Patent attributes
A coupler may include a coupler body including a first end, a second end, an outer surface, an inner surface defining a cavity, and a wall defined between the inner and outer surfaces, a plurality of first retaining fingers disposed adjacent to the first end and extending radially inward into the cavity, and a mounting aperture defined between a free end of each first retaining finger and the wall. The cavity may be configured to receive a first connector and a second connector. The plurality of first retaining fingers may be radially biased inward toward the cavity and configured to engage against a collar of the first connector to prevent axial motion of the first connector relative to the coupler. The mounting aperture may be configured to receive a pivot shaft of the collar to pivotally couple the first connector relative to a central axis of the coupler body.
