Electrical connector

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Patel, Tulsidas C. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

Reexamination Certificate

active

11421563

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector comprises a connector housing having a retainer receiving opening and a terminal insertion opening. A retainer is receivable in the retainer receiving opening and has a terminal receiving aperture that substantially aligns with the terminal insertion opening to form a terminal receiving path. The retainer is moveable between a first position and a second position. An elastic lance extends from a lower edge of and substantially beneath the terminal receiving aperture. A shoulder is formed on an upper surface of the terminal receiving aperture opposite from the elastic lance. An engaging claw extending from the elastic lance extends into the terminal receiving path in the first position for temporarily engaging a terminal, and the shoulder extends into the terminal engaging path in the second position for permanently engaging the terminal. The engaging claw is removed from the terminal receiving path in the second position.

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