Connector-coupling detecting structure

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1998-02-03

1999-12-07

Donovan, Lincoln

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Connection indicating provision

439372, H01R 424

Patent

active

059973420

ABSTRACT:
A connector-coupling detecting structure which can surely detect and prevent incomplete coupling of connectors by means of opening and closing operation of their covers. A couple of covers with a freely opening and closing mechanism are provided on one connector and abutting portions relative to an end portion of the other connector are provided at base portions of the covers, wherein the covers are pushed by respective spring members in their opening directions. The abutting portions push the other connector, being in a state of incomplete coupling, with pressure due to the spring members in a connector-uncoupling direction. Pushing inclined-walls relative to a rear step portion of the other connector are formed on the covers. A provisional engaging means is provided between the connectors and a final engaging means is provided between the covers. Thus, the connector-coupling detecting structure which can surely detect and prevent the incomplete coupling of the connectors by means of opening and closing operation of their covers can be realized.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4341428 (1982-07-01), Hatch et al.
patent: 4441776 (1984-04-01), Anhalt
patent: 5306195 (1994-04-01), Hayashi

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