Electrical connector having a terminal position assurance device

Details Electrical connector having a terminal position assurance device Electrical connector having a terminal position assurance device

1998-06-11

2000-09-12

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

Coupling part including flexing insulation

Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure...

H01R 1340

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061169536

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to an electrical connector comprising a body having a contact receiving passageway with a retention arm therein for securing contacts within the passageway. A space is disposed behind the retention arm to allow deflection of the retention arm therein. The retention arm has a ramped surface disposed adjacent to the space. A terminal position assurance device has a locking arm to be received within the space to prevent the retention arm from deflecting and to secure the contacts within the passageway. If the contact is not properly seated within the passageway, the retention arm will be deflected into the space, and the locking arm of the terminal position assurance device will be deflected by the ramped surface to engage a wall of the body and prevent the terminal position assurance device from moving to the final position.

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