Connector with redundant terminal locking

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2007-09-25

2009-12-01

Ta, Tho D (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

C439S871000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07625251

ABSTRACT:
A connector is disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing having a terminal channel and a terminal positioned within the terminal channel. The connector includes a primary locking mechanism including a locking beam configured to engage a first terminal locking surface and a secondary locking mechanism including a locking hinge having a locking foot configured to engage a second terminal locking surface. The locking hinge is configured to pivot from a staging position to permit passage of the terminal into the connector through the terminal channel to an operative position to retain the terminal within the terminal channel and establish a position of maximum rearward travel of the terminal within the terminal channel.

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PCT International Search Report; International Application No. PCT/US2008/010941; International Filing Date Sep. 18, 2008.

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