Tamper-resistant connector security ferrule system without tool tightening and configured to be unscrewed using tool

Abstract

A safety bushing system for a cable connector (60), the safety bushing system comprising: a first portion engageable with a tightening portion of the cable connector (60); and a second portion that may engage the first portion. The first portion may be configured to engage the tightening portion such that rotation of the first portion in a tightening direction rotates the tightening portion; the first portion and the second portion may be configured to receive a tool (400) that prevents rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion to rotate the tightened portion in an unscrewing direction; the second portion may be configured to rotate relative to the first portion when the tool (400) is not received in the first portion; and the first portion and the second portion may be configured to provide the cable connector (60) to a mating portion without tool tightening, but to unscrew the cable connector (60) from the mating portion using a tool (400).

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application is based on the U.S. provisional application No. 63 / 397,949 filed on August 15, 2022, and all the invention contents of the related application are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0003] background

[0004] The present invention generally relates to cable connection tamper resistance. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system for tamper resistance of cable connections, such as terminal connectors on coaxial cables.

[0005] Sometimes, a provider's customers will disconnect a modem (or other device) from a wall connector and take the modem to the customer's next residence or other service location. The provider wants to discourage this practice by securing the modem to the wall connector. Conventional patch cords can be tightened and loosened by hand and / or can be tightened and loosened with a wrench.

[0006] It may be desirable to provide a system that increases the difficulty associated with disconnecting a cable from a connection. For example, it may be desirable to provide a connector that: snaps together but cannot be disassembled; is designed not to be engaged with a wrench; and allows tightening without the use of tools but is configured to be loosened using a tool, wherein the type of tool to be used is not readily apparent. Summary of the invention

[0007] Examples of the present invention provide a two-part security sleeve system that snaps together around a cable connector (e.g., a coaxial cable connector) allowing the connector to be tightened to a mating connector by hand, but cannot be removed from the mating connector unless a tool is used. For example, an Internet service provider provides a device (e.g., a modem) that is connected to a wall connector by a length of cable. Sometimes, the provider's customers disconnect the modem (or other device) from the wall connector and take the modem to the customer's next residence or other service location. The provider wants to prevent this practice by securing the modem to the wall connector.

[0008] An exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes two safety portions that are joined together from opposite ends of a connector and snap together to surround the connector. An inner portion or body has a hexagonal cutout that is sized to surround and engage a hexagonal nut of the connector. This engagement allows the connector to be tightened to a mating connector when the inner portion is rotated in a tightening direction (e.g., clockwise). In an embodiment, an outer portion or body has a plurality of recesses in an inner surface that are configured to engage a plurality of lobes on an outer surface of the inner portion when the outer portion is rotated in a tightening direction. In an embodiment, the lobes are located at the ends of the flexible fingers and are therefore structurally configured to bend inwardly (toward a central axis of the connector and safety sleeve) when subjected to an inward force generated by the lobes contacting the inner surface of the outer portion at various locations rather than the recesses. As the outer portion is rotated in a direction opposite to the tightening direction (the "loosening direction") (e.g., counterclockwise), the convex corners are pressed inwardly (through the interaction of the convex corners with the inner surface of the outer portion) so that the convex corners do not engage with the recesses, thereby allowing the outer portion to rotate relative to the inner portion. This relative rotation prevents the rotation applied to the outer portion from being transferred to the inner portion, which in turn prevents the connector from rotating and thus preventing the connector from disconnecting from the mating connector. In an embodiment, once the inner portion and the outer portion are snapped together, they cannot be separated from each other without damaging one or both parts or using special tools.

[0009] In an embodiment, the inner portion and the outer portion have a plurality of holes extending in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the connector and offset from the central axis. In an embodiment, in order to enable the connector to be rotated in the loosening direction, a tool (e.g., a paper clip) is inserted into the hole. The tool engages a flat surface or other surface of, for example, a hexagonal nut of the connector so that the hexagonal nut is rotationally locked to the outer portion, and thus, the connector is rotated in the loosening direction. This allows the connector to be disconnected from the mating connector. Unless a knowledgeable user uses the tool, this embodiment prevents the connector from being disconnected from the mating connector.

[0010] The present disclosure provides a safety sleeve system for a cable connector. The safety sleeve system may include: an inner portion that may be structurally configured to engage a tightening portion of a cable connector; and an outer portion that may be structurally configured to receive the inner portion. The inner part may include a tightening part engagement portion, which may be structurally configured to engage the tightening part of the cable connector so that rotation of the inner part causes the tightening part to rotate; the inner part may include a rotation engagement portion, which may be structurally configured to bend in a radial direction; the inner part may include an axial engagement portion, which may include an engagement protrusion at the end of the axial engagement portion; the axial engagement portion may be structurally configured to bend in a radial direction; the outer part may include an engagement protrusion engagement portion; the engagement protrusion of the axial engagement portion may be structurally configured to engage the engagement protrusion engagement portion to limit the axial movement of the inner part relative to the outer part; the outer part may include an engagement portion, which may be configured to engage the rotation engagement portion to transmit the rotation of the outer part in the tightening direction to the inner part; the engagement portion of the outer part may be structurally configured to bend in a radial direction. The outer part may include a tool receiving portion; the inner part may include a tool receiving portion; when the tool receiving portion of the outer part and the tool receiving portion of the inner part can be aligned, the tool receiving portion of the outer part and the tool receiving portion of the inner part can be structurally configured to receive a tool, which prevents the outer part from rotating relative to the inner part to allow the inner part to rotate the tightening part of the cable connector in the loosening direction; and the inner part and the outer part can be structurally configured to provide the cable connector to the mating part without tool tightening, but can be structurally configured to use a tool to loosen the cable connector from the mating part, thereby preventing the cable connector from being removed from the mating part without permission.

[0011] In certain embodiments, the inclined portion may be structurally configured as a ramp.

[0012] In certain embodiments, the rotational engagement portion may be structurally configured to extend axially from the inner portion.

[0013] In certain embodiments, the rotational engagement portion may include an inclined portion at an end of the rotational engagement portion, and the inclined portion may include a surface at a high end of the inclined portion.

[0014] In certain embodiments, the axial engagement portion may be structurally configured to extend axially from the inner portion.

[0015] In certain embodiments, the engagement projection engagement portion may be structurally configured to extend radially inwardly from an inner surface of the outer portion.

[0016] In certain embodiments, the engagement projection engagement portion may include a ledge.

[0017] In certain embodiments, the tightening portion engaging portion may include a plurality of tightening portion engaging portions.

[0018] In certain embodiments, the tightening portion of the cable connector may include a hexagonal nut.

[0019] In certain embodiments, the rotational engagement portion may include a plurality of rotational engagement portions.

[0020] In certain embodiments, the rotational engagement portion may be a rotational engagement finger.

[0021] In certain embodiments, the axial engagement portion may include a plurality of axial engagement portions.

[0022] The present disclosure provides a safety sleeve system for a cable connector. The safety sleeve system may include: an inner portion, which may be structurally configured to engage a tightening portion of the cable connector; and an outer portion, which may be structurally configured to selectively engage the inner portion. The inner part may include a tightening part engagement portion, which may be structurally configured to engage the tightening part of the cable connector so that rotation of the inner part causes the tightening part to rotate; the inner part may include an engagement portion; the outer part may include an engagement part coupling portion, which may be structurally configured to engage the engagement part coupling portion to limit axial movement of the inner part relative to the outer part; the outer part may include an engagement portion, which may be configured to engage the inner part to transmit rotation of the outer part in a tightening direction to the inner part; the outer part may include a tool receiving portion; the inner part may include a tool receiving portion; the tool receiving portion of the outer part and the tool receiving portion of the inner part may be structurally configured to receive a tool that prevents rotation of the outer part relative to the inner part so that the tightening part of the cable connector rotates in the loosening direction; and the safety sleeve system may provide the cable connector to the mating part without tools, but may be structurally configured to use a tool to loosen the cable connector from the mating part, thereby preventing unauthorized removal of the cable connector from the mating part.

[0023] In certain embodiments, the inner portion may include a rotational engagement portion.

[0024] In certain embodiments, the rotational engagement portion may be structurally configured to bend in a radial direction.

[0025] In certain embodiments, the engagement portion of the inner portion may include an axial engagement portion.

[0026] In certain embodiments, the axial engagement portion may include an engagement protrusion at an end of the axial engagement portion.

[0027] In certain embodiments, the axial engagement portion may be structurally configured to bend in a radial direction.

[0028] In certain embodiments, the engagement portion of the outer portion may be structurally configured to press the inclined portion of the rotational engagement portion radially inwardly as the outer portion rotates in a loosening direction opposite to the tightening direction.

[0029] In certain embodiments, radially inward compression of the inclined portion may prevent rotation of the outer portion in the loosening direction from being transmitted to the inner portion.

[0030] In certain embodiments, the tool receiving portion of the outer portion and the tool receiving portion of the inner portion can be structurally configured to receive the tool when the tool receiving portion of the outer portion and the tool receiving portion of the inner portion can be aligned.

[0031] The present disclosure provides a safety sleeve system, which is used for a cable connector. The safety sleeve system may include: a first part, which may be structurally configured to engage a tightening portion of a cable connector; a second part, which may be structurally configured to selectively engage the first part. The first part may be structurally configured to engage the tightening portion of the cable connector so that the rotation of the first part in the tightening direction causes the tightening portion to rotate; the first part and the second part may be structurally configured to receive a tool, which prevents the second part from rotating relative to the first part so that the tightening portion of the cable connector rotates in the loosening direction; the second part may be structurally configured to rotate relative to the first part when the tool is not received in the first part; and the first part and the second part may be structurally configured to provide the cable connector to a mating part without a tool, but may be structurally configured to loosen the cable connector from the mating part using a tool, thereby preventing the cable connector from being disassembled from the mating part without permission.

[0032] In certain embodiments, the first portion may be an inner portion.

[0033] In certain embodiments, the second portion may be an outer portion.

[0034] In certain embodiments, the first portion may include an engagement portion and the second portion may include an engagement portion-bonding portion.

[0035] In certain embodiments, the engagement portion of the first portion may be structurally configured to engage the engagement portion coupling portion to limit axial movement of the first portion relative to the second portion.

[0036] In certain embodiments, the second portion may include an engagement portion, and the engagement portion of the second portion may be configured to engage the first portion to transmit rotation of the second portion in the tightening direction to the first portion.

[0037] Various aspects of the system, as well as other embodiments, objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, which is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary tamper-resistant connector security sleeve in an installed state according to various aspects of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of a tamper-resistant connector safety sleeve of FIG. 1 , wherein the connector is in an expanded state before being connected to a cable.

[0040] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of a tamper-resistant connector safety sleeve of FIG. 1 , wherein the connector is in a compressed state after being connected to a cable.

[0041] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a tamper-proof connector safety sleeve in an installed state.

[0042] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A front perspective view of the outer body of a tamper-evident connector safety sleeve.

[0043] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A rear perspective view of the outer body of the tamper-proof connector safety sleeve.

[0044] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A front perspective view of the inner body of a tamper-evident connector safety sleeve.

[0045] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A rear perspective view of the inner body of the tamper-evident connector safety sleeve.

[0046] Fig. 9 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a tamper-resistant connector safety sleeve with an exemplary removal tool in an engaged position.

[0047] Fig.10 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a tamper-resistant connector safety sleeve with an exemplary removal tool in a disengaged position.

[0048] Fig.11 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional multi-section view of a tamper-proof connector safety sleeve without a removal tool.

[0049] Fig.12 yes Figure 1 A perspective multiple cutaway view of a tamper-resistant connector safety sleeve of FIG. 1 with an exemplary removal tool in an engaged position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Embodiments of the present invention provide a two-part security sleeve system that snaps together around a cable connector (e.g., a coaxial cable connector) allowing the connector to be tightened to a mating connector by hand, but cannot be removed (or easily removed) from the mating connector unless a tool is used, thereby preventing unauthorized disconnection of the connector. In embodiments, this provides a functional result of a tamper-resistant security sleeve system that prevents removal of the coaxial connector from a mating connector or port unless the user knows the removal process and the removal process uses a tool that is easily made from a household item (e.g., a paper clip).

[0051] Figure 1 An exemplary safety sleeve system 100 is shown attached to a coaxial cable connector, which is attached to a coaxial cable 10. In this example, the safety sleeve system 100 includes a second portion (eg, outer portion 200) and a first portion (eg, inner portion 300). Figure 2 FIG. 1 shows a safety sleeve system 100 whose components are separated, and shows a coaxial connector 60 and a coaxial cable 10. In this example, the coaxial cable 10 includes an outer jacket 20, a ground braid 30, a dielectric insulator 40, and a center conductor 50. The coaxial connector 60 has compression sections 64, 68 that are compressed when the coaxial connector 60 is attached to the coaxial cable 10 (e.g., Figure 3 and Figure 4), these compression sections slide relative to each other. In this example, the coaxial connector 60 has a hexagonal nut 62 including a protrusion 63. The hexagonal nut 62 also includes a thread 61, which is structurally configured to connect to a mating connector. The coaxial connector 60 has a rear body 68 at its rear end.

[0052] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the outer portion 200 has a grip portion 210, which in this example is a plurality of flat areas that facilitate the user to rotate the outer portion 200. The outer portion 200 has a plurality of engagement protrusion engagement portions 240 protruding from the inner surface of the outer portion 200. In this example, the engagement protrusion engagement portions 240 are ledges that extend radially toward the central axis of the outer portion 200. The inner surface 220 of the outer portion 200 transitions outward to form an adjacent surface 230, thereby creating the engagement portion 240. The outer portion 200 also has a plurality of tool receiving holes 280, which will be discussed in detail below.

[0053] Figure 2 and Figure 3 An inner portion 300 is shown having a body 320 from which a plurality (in this case, three) of rotational engagement portions (e.g., rotational engagement fingers 340) and a plurality (in this case, three) of axial engagement fingers 330 extend. Each rotational engagement finger 340 has an inclined portion (e.g., a ramp 345 having a face 346 at one end of the ramp 345) at its end. The face 346 is structurally configured to engage with the engagement portion 240 of the outer portion 200 when the outer portion 200 is rotated in a tightening (in this case, clockwise) direction, so that the rotational movement of the outer portion 200 is transmitted to the inner portion 300. As described below, this clockwise rotation of the inner portion 300 is transmitted to the hexagonal nut 62 of the coaxial connector 60 to enable the coaxial connector 60 to be threadedly connected to a mating connector (e.g., a coaxial port). In this example, the inner portion 300 has a radially extending flange 310 that prevents the inner portion 300 from passing through the outer portion 200. In this example, the inner portion 300 is prevented from passing through the outer portion 200 by the rear surface 312 of the flange 310 contacting the ledge 222 on the outer portion 200 (see Figure 4 ). In this example, the inner portion 300 has a plurality of tool receiving holes 380, which will be discussed in detail below.

[0054] As mentioned above, Figure 3 1 shows the connector 60 in a compressed state, which is the state the connector 60 will be in when attached to the coaxial cable 10. It should be noted that while the coaxial cable 10 will be connected in this state, Figure 3 , the safety sleeve system is shown separated from the coaxial cable 10 to help illustrate the features of the safety sleeve system 100.

[0055] Figure 4 The safety sleeve system 100 is shown in an installed state on the coaxial connector 60. Figure 4 As shown, the inner portion 300 and the outer portion 200 are engaged with each other around the coaxial connector 60 . Figure 4 The inner part 300 is shown inserted into the outer part 200 so that the rear surface 312 of the flange 310 contacts the ledge 222 of the outer part 200. One or more of the axial engagement fingers 330 have an engagement protrusion 335 at their end. The engagement protrusion 335 has an engagement face 336 that extends radially outward toward the inner surface of the outer part 200. In an embodiment, in the embodiment shown in FIG. Figure 4 In the mounted state shown, one or more of the engagement surfaces 336 engage the ledge 250 on the inner surface 260 of the outer portion 200. Figure 4 In the mounted state shown, one or more of the engagement surfaces 336 are positioned further toward the rear of the outer portion 200 than the ledge 250 (in the embodiment shown in FIG. Figure 4 250) so that the engagement surface 336 does not contact the ledge 250, but limits the movement of the outer part 200 relative to the inner part 300 in the separation direction. In an embodiment, the interaction of the engagement surface 336 and the ledge 250 prevents the outer part 200 from separating from the inner part 300. In an embodiment, assembling the safety sleeve system 100 to the coaxial connector 60 includes (after connecting the coaxial connector 60 to the coaxial cable 10): sliding the outer part 200 on the inner part 300 so that one or more engagement surfaces 336 engage the ledge 250 and lock the outer part 300 to the inner part 200; and sliding the outer part 200 and the inner part 300 (engaged with each other) on the coaxial connector 60 from the front end (the end with the exposed center conductor 50) until the tightening part engagement portion (e.g., the inner face 301 of the inner part 300) engages the tightening portion (e.g., the outer surface of the hexagonal nut 62 of the coaxial connector 60). In an embodiment, the inner portion 300 is connected to the hex nut 62 by one or more interacting features such that the inner portion 300 cannot move axially relative to the hex nut 62. Figure 4 In the example shown, the inner portion 300 has a plurality (in this case, three) of ridges 390 that interact with one or more grooves 65 in the hexagonal nut 62 .

[0056] Figure 5 and Figure 6 The outer portion 200 is shown in more detail. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The inner portion 300 is shown in more detail. Figure 7 and Figure 8 A ramp 345 is shown that transitions from a larger end terminating at a face 346 to a smaller end 347. As described above, when the outer portion 200 is rotated in the tightening direction, the face 346 of the ramp 345 engages the engagement portion 240 of the outer portion 200. Because the face 301 of the body 320 of the inner portion 300 engages the protrusion 63 (or other portion of the hex nut 62), any rotation applied to the inner portion 300 is transferred to the hex nut 62 (and therefore to the threads 61). As a result, the rotation of the outer portion 200 in the tightening direction is transferred to the threads 61 and causes the coaxial connector 60 to be tightened onto the mating connector or port.

[0057] However, the structure of the inner part 300 and the outer part 200 prevents the transmission of rotation in the loosening direction. The ramp shape of the ramp 345 will not transmit the rotation in the loosening direction from the outer part 200 to the inner part 300 because there is no engagement portion for transmitting such rotation. After being installed on the coaxial connector 60, the rotation of the outer part 200 in the loosening direction will cause the inclined surface 220 (located on the inner surface of the outer part 200) to slide on the ramp 345 and push the ramp 345 radially inward (thereby pushing the axial engagement finger 330). Continued rotation of the outer part 200 will eventually cause the face 346 of the axial engagement finger 330 (on the inner surface of the outer part 200) to pass through the engagement portion 240 without engaging with the engagement portion 240. As a result, the rotation of the outer part 200 in the loosening direction will not be transmitted to the inner part 300, and therefore will not be transmitted to the hexagonal nut 62. In this manner, the safety sleeve system 100 inhibits or prevents the coaxial connector 60 from being removed from the mating connector or port except with the use of a tool, as will be described below.

[0058] Figures 9 to 12 4 shows how to use the tool 400 to remove the coaxial connector 60 from the mating connector or port. As described above, the outer portion 200 has a plurality of tool receiving holes 280 and the inner portion 300 has a plurality of tool receiving holes 380. Fig.11 As shown, the tool receiving hole 380 is adjacent to the side (or protrusion 63) of the hexagonal nut 62. The outer portion 200 can be rotated relative to the inner portion 300 so that the tool receiving hole 280 is aligned with the tool receiving hole 380, as shown in FIG. Fig.11 As shown. Fig.11 In the aligned position shown, tool 400 can be inserted into tool receiving hole 280 and tool receiving hole 380, as shown in FIG. Fig.12 As shown. Fig.12In the position shown, the straight portion 410 of the tool 400 contacts the hexagonal nut 62, causing the hexagonal nut 62 to rotate with the outer portion 200 in both the tightening direction and the loosening direction. As described above, without the tool 400 in place, rotating the outer portion 200 in the loosening direction will not rotate the hexagonal nut 62. As a result, Fig. 9 and Fig.12 Use of the tool 400 shown enables a user to remove (unscrew) the coaxial connector 60 from a mating connector or port while the safety sleeve system 100 is in place on the coaxial connector 60 .

[0059] Fig.10 The example of the tool 400 shown in the embodiment includes two straight portions 410, a center portion 430, and two corner portions 420 connecting the straight portions 410 to the center portion 420. This is just one example of a tool that can be used to rotationally fix the outer portion 200 to the hexagonal nut 62. Other embodiments include tools of different shapes, but include a portion similar to the straight portion 410, which is structurally configured to be received by the tool receiving holes 280, 380, thereby preventing the hexagonal nut 62 from rotating relative to the outer portion 200. An example of a tool according to an embodiment of the present invention is a common paper clip that is bent to form the straight portion 410. By configuring the inner portion 300 and the outer portion 200 as described above, the paper clip can be used as a tool that allows the hexagonal nut 62 to rotate in a loosening direction. This provides a functional result of an anti-tampering safety sleeve system that prevents the coaxial connector from being removed from a mating connector or port unless the user knows the removal process and the removal process uses a tool that is easily made from household items (e.g., a paper clip).

[0060] In an embodiment, when the ramp 345 is in its outermost position, the tool receiving hole 380 is aligned with the tool receiving hole 280. In other embodiments, when the ramp 345 is partially or completely pushed radially inward, the tool receiving hole 380 is aligned with the tool receiving hole 280, which makes it more difficult to align the tool receiving hole 380 with the tool receiving hole 280. This more difficult alignment can improve safety by increasing the difficulty of operating the tool.

[0061] Although illustrative embodiments of the present invention have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various other changes and modifications may be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.

[0062] Various modifications to the foregoing described and illustrated structures will now be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the detailed inventive scope of the present invention is set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. A safety sleeve system, the safety sleeve system being used for a cable connector, the safety sleeve system comprising: an inner portion structurally configured to engage a tightening portion of a cable connector; an outer portion structurally configured to receive the inner portion; wherein the inner portion includes a tightening portion engaging portion, the tightening portion engaging portion being structurally configured to engage the tightening portion of the cable connector such that rotation of the inner portion causes the tightening portion to rotate; wherein the inner portion includes a rotational engagement portion, the rotational engagement portion being structurally configured to bend in a radial direction; wherein the inner portion includes an axial engagement portion, the axial engagement portion including an engagement protrusion at an end of the axial engagement portion; wherein the axial engagement portion is structurally configured to bend in a radial direction; wherein the outer portion includes an engagement protrusion engagement portion; wherein the engagement projection of the axial engagement portion is structurally configured to engage the engagement projection engagement portion to limit axial movement of the inner portion relative to the outer portion; wherein the outer portion includes an engagement portion configured to engage the rotational engagement portion to transmit rotation of the outer portion in a tightening direction to the inner portion; wherein the engagement portion of the outer portion is structurally configured to radially inwardly press the inclined portion of the rotation engagement portion due to the outer portion rotating in a loosening direction opposite to the tightening direction, so as to prevent the rotation of the outer portion in the loosening direction from being transmitted to the inner portion; wherein the outer portion includes a tool receiving portion; wherein the inner portion includes a tool receiving portion; wherein, when the tool receiving portion of the outer portion and the tool receiving portion of the inner portion are aligned, the tool receiving portion of the outer portion and the tool receiving portion of the inner portion are structurally configured to receive a tool that prevents the outer portion from rotating relative to the inner portion to allow the inner portion to rotate the tightening portion of the cable connector in the loosening direction; and Wherein, the inner part and the outer part are structurally configured to provide the cable connector to the mating part without tool tightening, but are structurally configured to use a tool to loosen the cable connector from the mating part, thereby preventing unauthorized removal of the cable connector from the mating part.

2. The safety sleeve system according to claim 1, wherein: The inclined portion is structurally configured as a ramp.

3. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The rotational engagement portion is structurally configured to extend axially from the inner portion.

4. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The rotational engagement portion includes an inclined portion at an end of the rotational engagement portion, the inclined portion including a surface at a high end of the inclined portion.

5. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The axial engagement portion is structurally configured to extend axially from the inner portion.

6. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The engagement projection engagement portion is structurally configured to extend radially inwardly from an inner surface of the outer portion.

7. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The engagement protrusion engagement portion includes a ledge.

8. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The tightening portion engaging portion includes a plurality of tightening portion engaging portions.

9. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The tightening portion of the cable connector includes a hexagonal nut.

10. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The rotational engagement portion includes a plurality of rotational engagement portions.

11. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The rotational engagement portion is a rotational engagement finger.

12. A safety sleeve system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The axial engagement portion includes a plurality of axial engagement portions.

13. A safety sleeve system, the safety sleeve system being used for a cable connector, the safety sleeve system comprising: an inner portion structurally configured to engage a tightening portion of a cable connector; an outer portion structurally configured to selectively engage the inner portion; wherein the inner portion includes a tightening portion engaging portion, the tightening portion engaging portion being structurally configured to engage the tightening portion of the cable connector such that rotation of the inner portion causes the tightening portion to rotate; wherein the inner portion includes a joint portion; wherein the outer portion includes an engagement portion coupling portion, the engagement portion coupling portion being structurally configured to engage the engagement portion coupling portion to limit axial movement of the inner portion relative to the outer portion; wherein the outer portion includes an engagement portion configured to engage the inner portion to transmit rotation of the outer portion in a tightening direction to the inner portion; wherein the outer portion includes a tool receiving portion; wherein the inner portion includes a tool receiving portion; wherein the tool receiving portion of the outer portion and the tool receiving portion of the inner portion are structurally configured to receive a tool, the tool preventing the outer portion from rotating relative to the inner portion so that the tightening portion of the cable connector rotates in the loosening direction; and The safety sleeve system provides the cable connector to be tightened to the mating part without tools, but is structurally configured to unscrew the cable connector from the mating part using a tool, thereby preventing the cable connector from being removed from the mating part without permission.

14. The safety sleeve system according to claim 13, wherein: The inner portion includes a rotational engagement portion.

15. The safety sleeve system according to any one of claims 13 to 14, wherein: The rotational engagement portion is structurally configured to bend in a radial direction.

16. The safety sleeve system according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein: The engagement portion of the inner portion includes an axial engagement portion.

17. The safety sleeve system according to claim 16, wherein: The axial engagement portion includes an engagement protrusion at an end portion of the axial engagement portion.

18. The safety sleeve system according to claim 17, wherein: The axial engagement portion is structurally configured to bend in a radial direction.

19. The safety sleeve system according to any one of claims 13 to 18, wherein: The engagement portion of the outer portion is structurally configured to press the inclined portion of the rotation engagement portion radially inwardly as the outer portion rotates in a loosening direction opposite to the tightening direction.

20. The safety sleeve system according to claim 19, wherein: The radially inward pressing of the inclined portion prevents the rotation of the outer portion in the loosening direction from being transmitted to the inner portion.

21. The safety sleeve system according to any one of claims 13 to 20, wherein: The tool receiving portion of the outer portion and the tool receiving portion of the inner portion are structurally configured to receive the tool when the tool receiving portion of the outer portion and the tool receiving portion of the inner portion are aligned.

22. A safety sleeve system, the safety sleeve system being used for a cable connector, the safety sleeve system comprising: a first portion structurally configured to engage a tightening portion of a cable connector; a second portion structurally configured to selectively engage the first portion; wherein the first portion is structurally configured to engage the tightening portion of the cable connector such that rotation of the first portion in a tightening direction causes the tightening portion to rotate; wherein the first part and the second part are structurally configured to receive a tool, the tool preventing the second part from rotating relative to the first part so as to rotate the tightening part of the cable connector in the loosening direction; wherein the second portion is structurally configured to rotate relative to the first portion when the tool is not received in the first portion; and Wherein, the first part and the second part are structurally configured to provide the cable connector to the mating part without tool tightening, but are structurally configured to loosen the cable connector from the mating part using a tool, so as to prevent the cable connector from being removed from the mating part without permission.

23. The safety sleeve system according to claim 22, wherein: The first portion is an inner portion.

24. The safety sleeve system according to any one of claims 22 to 23, wherein: The second portion is an outer portion.

25. The safety sleeve system according to any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein: The first portion includes a joining portion, and the second portion includes a joining portion bonding portion.

26. The safety sleeve system of claim 25, wherein: The engagement portion of the first portion is structurally configured to engage the engagement portion coupling portion to limit axial movement of the first portion relative to the second portion.

27. The safety sleeve system according to any one of claims 22 to 26, wherein: The second part includes an engagement portion, and the engagement portion of the second part is configured to engage the first part to transmit rotation of the second part in the tightening direction to the first part.

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