Connector coupling mechanism, system and method

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Luebke, Renee (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With coupling separator

Including retainer or joiner

Reexamination Certificate

active

06913474

ABSTRACT:
A connector coupling mechanism comprises a housing coupled to a first connector; and, a force applying device connected to the housing and being movable between docking and undocking positions; wherein in response to the force applying device moving to the docking position, a mechanical advantage is provided for facilitating a firm coupling of the first and second connector assemblies. In addition, the force applying device provides a mechanical advantage in response to the force applying device moving to undocking position for facilitating easy unplugging. The coupling mechanism provides a latching arrangement for releasable and positive retention of the force applying device in the docked position for preventing against inadvertent unplugging. A connector assembly coupling system is provided as well as a method of coupling connector assemblies.

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patent: 5322448 (1994-06-01), Hahn
patent: 6293813 (2001-09-01), Johnston et al.
patent: 6540546 (2003-04-01), Kubo

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