Connector mechanical interlock using ball detents

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1985-05-24

1986-09-09

McQuade, John

Geometrical instruments

339 91R, H01R 13631

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046104968

ABSTRACT:
A mechanical interlock system using ball detents for interlocking the first and second connector halves of an electrical connector assembly. In the preferred embodiment, two ball detents are utilized. The first connector half, or plug member, has recesses for receiving ball detents secured in the second connector half, or receptacle member. Slots are formed in each of the side walls of the receptacle member, each ball detent being positioned in an aperture formed between the slot and a receiving area in the receptacle member. A first portion of the surface of the ball detent extends into the slot and a second portion of the ball surface extends into the receiving area, the ball detents being secured in the aperture by a preloaded spring washer positioned in each slot. The second surface portion of each ball detent enters the recesses when the plug is inserted into the receptacle area thus forming the mechanical interlock.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2178337 (1939-10-01), Douglas
patent: 2771308 (1956-11-01), Vitcha et al.
patent: 3237147 (1966-02-01), Elliott
patent: 4420209 (1983-12-01), Reis et al.

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