Clip for a movable connector

Details Clip for a movable connector Clip for a movable connector

1996-09-30

1999-02-16

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening

439247, 439567, H01R 1373

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058713700

ABSTRACT:
A clip for movably retaining a movable connector in a fitting hole. The clip includes a plurality of retaining clips, each being adaptable to abut against a respective side of the fitting hole by elastic force when the clip is inserted into the fitting hole. Each of the retaining clips have a retaining protrusion extending from its surface. The retaining protrusion has a tapered guide surface which is tapered along a direction of insertion of the clip into the fitting hole, and a tapered retaining surface which is also tapered along a direction of insertion of the clip into the fitting hole opposite to the guide surface. Each guide surface is adaptable to abut against a corresponding edge of the fitting hole so as to properly align the clip with the fitting hole during insertion. The retaining surface is adaptable to abut against a corresponding edge of the fitting hole when the retaining protrusion is in the fitting hole to movably secure the clip in the fitting hole. Thus, the guide surfaces function to absorb misalignment between the clip and the fitting hole, and the retaining surfaces function to absorb force which is applied to the clip so as to retain the clip in the fitting hole.

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