Connector assembly

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Le, Thanh-Tam T (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

C439S352000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07867011

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly is disclosed, comprising a first connector and a second connector matable with each other along a first direction. The first connector comprises a first insulator and first lock portions. The first lock portions are made of metal and are attached to the first insulator. Each of the first lock portions is formed with an engaged hole piercing the first lock portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second connector comprises a second insulator and a second lock portion. The second lock portion is provided with engaging portions. The second insulator holds the second lock portion with the engaging portions movable along the second direction. The engaging portions of the second lock portion are positioned within the engaged portions of the first lock portions, respectively, under a mating state of the first connector with the second connector, so that the mating state is locked.

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