Data connector locking mechanism

Details Data connector locking mechanism Data connector locking mechanism

1990-09-28

1992-06-16

Schwartz, Larry I.

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

439347, 439372, H01R 13627

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051220768

ABSTRACT:
A hermaphroditic data connector is disclosed herein having latching members integrally connected to a connector body via a molded web of material thereby forming a hinge for the latching members. The forward end of the latching members include latching mechanisms thereon for mated interconnection with a like connector. A locking mechanism is insertable over the latching mechanisms to lock the latching members in place. The locking mechanism includes side walls which flank side edges of the latching members and an upper wall which extends over the latching members. The locking mechanism further includes bars extending integrally from the side walls of the locking member, and are positioned intermediate the latching members and the connector housing. The locking mechanism is movable between locked and unlocked positions.

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AMP's Instruction Sheet, IS-3110, Jan. 6. 1989.
IBM Technical Bulletin, vol. 32, No. 6A, Nov. 1989.

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