Connector latch retainer

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2007-08-07

2009-06-30

Figueroa, Felix O (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

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07553179

ABSTRACT:
A connector system wherein a first connector (12) has a pair of latches (34, 36) that can be depressed to release them from a pair of strikes (30, 32) of a mating second connector (14). A retainer (60) is provided that prevents accidental release of the latches. The retainer has blocking parts (70) that move under the latches when the retainer is slid to a forward blocking position. The first connector has a pair of radially-projecting pins (84) at its laterally opposite sides, and the retainer has a pair of forwardly-projecting arms (80, 82) with slots (90) that each receives one of the pins. Each slot has a constriction (104) that resists sliding of the retainer away from its forward or rearward position.

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