Connector with lock mechanism

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2010-03-22

2011-11-08

Patel, Tulsidas C (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

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08052457

ABSTRACT:
A connector includes a generally rectangular socket and a generally rectangular header couplable with the socket. The header is provided with arch-shaped engaging members arranged in opposite short sides thereof, the engaging members being elastically deformable in the longitudinal direction of the header. Each of the engaging members includes a protrusion portion protruding from the header or socket in the longitudinal direction thereof. The socket includes retainer portions engageable with the respective protrusion portions of the engaging members. The engaging members are elastically deformed when the header is coupled with the socket.

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