Terminal positioning assurance device

Details Terminal positioning assurance device Terminal positioning assurance device

1991-12-04

1992-11-03

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

H01R 13436

Patent

active

051602830

ABSTRACT:
A terminal positioning assurance device is provided in a terminal retaining electrical connector assembly. The assembly includes at least one terminal having a locking surface on the exterior thereof. An insulative housing has at least one cavity in which the terminal is received. A window is provided in the housing to afford access to the locking surface on the terminal. A locking member has a locking portion for projecting through the window into engagement with the locking surface on the terminal to retain the terminal in the cavity. The locking member is separate and independent of the housing and includes complementary interengaging pivot surfaces between the housing and the locking member for pivoting the locking member between an opened position and a closed position in which the locking portion projects through the window into engagement with the locking surface on the terminal. Complementary interengaging latches also are provided between the housing and the locking member to hold the locking member in the closed position.

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