Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Patent
1997-06-16
1998-06-02
Vu, Hien
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
H01R 13627
Patent
active
057590583
ABSTRACT:
A connector position assurance (CPA) device for use with the latching mechanism of a two-part connector includes a transverse body portion, two spaced, parallel, flexible side arms, and a flexible, generally Z-shaped bottom arm. The bottom arm has a pivot point which causes the distal end of the arm to pivot upon assembly of the connector and consequent flattening of the bottom arm. The rotation of the distal end releases the CPA from a rest position upon complete latching of the components to permit the CPA to move to an engaged position which locks the latch mechanism.
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Childs Jonathan
Price Jeffery A.
Cardell Corporation
Vu Hien
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