Adapter locking clip

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1990-10-24

1991-12-10

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...

Flexible panel

H01R 909

Patent

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050713582

ABSTRACT:
An adapter locking clip for converting an electrical connector having pull-to-seat panel mounting means to a push-to-seat or plug-in type electrical connector comprises a base having a clasp at each end for embracing respective flexible latch arms at opposite sides of the electrical connector and fastening the locking clip to the electrical connector including lock bars disposed and configured to fit between respective lock shoulders of the flexible latch arms and a flange of the electrical connector, and a plurality of longitudinal appendages that have barbs disposed forwardly of the lock bars and the flange of the electrical connector to engage the back side of a support panel when the electrical connector is plugged into the support panel.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3417362 (1968-12-01), Reynolds
patent: 4029374 (1977-06-01), Nestor
patent: 4474420 (1984-10-01), Nestor
VDO Instruments Inc. drawing AAK 002 088, dated 2-2-88.

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