Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Patent
1997-05-14
1999-02-02
Nguyen, Khiem
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
439911, H01R 450
Patent
active
058656405
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus that lockably connects a connector of a peripheral device to the apparatus. The apparatus includes an apparatus body having a receptacle portion that receives the connector and a locking mechanism that locks the connector in place in response to a main switch of the apparatus being turned ON. The locking mechanism includes latching members that are connected to a connecting arm and at least one of the latching members being connected to the main switch. By moving the main switch, portions of the respective latching members enter the receptacle portion and lock the connector in place. The apparatus optionally includes a control device that controls whether a signal flows to the receptacle portion based on if the connector is detected as being locked in place. Also, the invention optionally includes a compulsory unlocking mechanism and provisions for allowing the connector to be inserted into the receptacle even though the main switch is in the ON position.
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Nguyen Khiem
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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