Jackscrew mechanism

A kit of parts for a jackscrew mechanism comprising:

• first and second cover parts adapted with an interior to encircle an electrical connector, jackscrew receiving passages in the cover parts, locking structure on the cover parts adapted to lock the cover parts together prior to receiving separate jackscrews in the passages, a series of ramps along each of the passages over which the jackscrews glide, and jackscrews, each jackscrew having a front threaded section and a projecting collar and a knob.

A connector having a jackscrew mechanism comprising:

• interlocking covers encircling an electrical connector, creating one or more jackscrew receiving passages containing a series of guidance ramps;
• and a jackscrew for each of the passages, each jackscrew comprising, an engaging threaded tip, a restraining collar, a locking finger, and a restraining knob;
• and wherein the locking finger forms a ramp that faces a rear of the jackscrew passage that intercepts the jackscrew tip upon ingress of the jackscrew along the passage, and urges the jackscrew tip towards the first in the series of guidance ramps.

A connector having a jackscrew mechanism comprising:

• interlocking covers encircling an electrical connector, creating one or more jackscrew receiving passages containing a series of guidance ramps;
• and a jackscrew for each of the passages, each jackscrew comprising, an engaging threaded tip, a restraining collar, a locking finger, and a restraining know;
• and wherein the distance between the locking finger and the first ramp is not less than the length of the threaded portion of the jackscrew.