Connector apparatus with coupling detecting function

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1991-02-20

1992-07-21

Schwartz, Larry I.

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Connection indicating provision

H01R 300

Patent

active

051318652

ABSTRACT:
A connector apparatus having a coupling detecting function which has a highly reliable electric connection between the coupling detecting electrical contact elements. The connector apparatus includes a resilient locking arm and a cooperable engaging element provided on first and second housings, respectively. A pair of coupling detecting contact elements are disposed in a movement-permitting spacing of the first housing for the locking arm, and each has a contact portion which is displaced in response to displacement of the locking arm. A short-circuiting contact element is secured to the engaging element. When the two housings are coupled completely to each other, the coupling detecting contact elements are allowed to contact with the short-circulating element to establish an electrical connection between them. When the two housings are not coupled completely to each other, the engaging element displaces the locking arm to disengage the coupling detecting contact elements from the short-circuiting contact elements to interrupt an electrical connection between the coupling detecting contact element.

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