Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
Patent
1993-08-03
1994-11-08
Desmond, Eugene F.
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
439872, H01R 13432
Patent
active
053622600
ABSTRACT:
A latching system for an electrical connector which includes a dielectric housing having a plurality of terminal-receiving cavities. A plurality of female terminals are adapted to be inserted into the cavities. Each terminal has a longitudinal axis and a mating portion adapted to mate with a male terminal also inserted into the cavity. At least one latch arm extends generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the terminal with a slight angle of inclination convergent at the insertion end to hold the terminal in its cavity in the housing. The latch arm has opposite ends attached to the mating portion by flexible tabs. Each terminal-receiving cavity has a restricted cross-sectional area adapted to engage and bias the latch arm of a respective terminal transverse to the longitudinal axis of the terminal during insertion of the terminal into the cavity. A shoulder is provided adjacent the restricted cross-sectional area behind which one end of the latch arm snaps when the terminal is fully inserted into the cavity to prevent removal of the terminal from the cavity.
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Desmond Eugene F.
Molex Incorporated
Weiss Stephen Z.
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