Geometrical instruments
Patent
1983-10-14
1985-07-02
Weidenfeld, Gil
Geometrical instruments
339 17L, 339 80, 339 91R, 339108R, H01R 13639
Patent
active
045264333
ABSTRACT:
A connector for an electronic part, having a locking mechanism comprising an engaging piece concealed interiorly of the connector and forming at least part of a conductive terminal in the connector, the engaging piece having an abutment for effecting a locking engagement with the electronic part and a catch for engagement with a special tool for releasing the locking engagement, the connector having a through hole formed in an outer wall thereof through which the tool may be inserted, and the engaging piece being adapted to permanently disrupt electrical contact between the electronic part and the connector part upon forced disconnection of the connector from the electronic part, whereby unauthorized disconnection renders at least one of the connector and the electronic part unusable. In a preferred embodiment, in which the engaging piece forms all or part of a conductive terminal in the connector, the engaging piece is adapted to either destroy a conductive path formed on the electronic part upon forceable separation, or is adapted to break upon forceable separation.
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Bishop Steven C.
Hosiden Electronics Co. Ltd.
Weidenfeld Gil
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