Connector with secondary locking and coupling mechanisms

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1996-01-29

1997-10-28

Swann, J. J.

Electrical connectors

Coupling part including flexing insulation

Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure...

439310, 439347, H01R 1340

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056811845

ABSTRACT:
A connector comprises a housing for receiving terminals therein, a secondary locking member mountable thereto and a linear bayonet type of slide-lock member to assist coupling of the connector to a complementary connector. In the preassembly position, the slide lock member is in a fully closed position where shoulders engage with latches of the secondary locking member which is in the preassembly position allowing reception of terminals in cavity of the connector housing. When the secondary locking member is depressed into its fully locked position, the latches disengage from the shoulders of the slide-lock member, thus allowing it to be opened to enable coupling to the complementary connector. Due to the slide-lock member being in a fully closed position when the secondary locking member is in a preassembly position, coupling between the connector with a complementary connector is prevented, and in particular not even partial coupling is allowed as the complementary connector studs cannot engage in the camming slots at all.

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