Axial latch actuator with locking wedge

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2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Gushi, Ross (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

C439S354000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11353568

ABSTRACT:
An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position. The housing also includes a locking wedge. The latch in this embodiment includes first and second fingers adjacent to one another that extend over the mating portion and have first ends connected to the mating portion.

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European Search Report, EP 05 35 6059, Feb. 6, 2006.

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