Locking mechanism for electrical connector

Details Locking mechanism for electrical connector Locking mechanism for electrical connector

1986-08-06

1987-10-13

McQuade, John

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

Grounding to connector container or housing

439353, 439607, H01R 13639

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046994386

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for locking the connection between a first electrical connector having a first insulating housing with contacts arranged therein and a conducting connector case surrounding said insulating housing and a second electrical connector having a second insulating housing with contact arranged therein. It comprises a locking member extending along at least one side of said first electrical connector between said insulating housing and said conducting case; a first connection member fitted between said insulating housing and said locking member for protecting said locking member against physical damage and electronic equipment against electrostatic damage; a second connection member provided on the insulating housing side of said second electrical connector corresponding to said first connector side on which said locking member and the connection member are mounted.

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IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 16, No. 12, May 1974, "Spring Retainer", Evans, R. T.

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