Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-07
2006-11-07
Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07131854
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector includes a first connector housing which is configured to cooperate with a second connector housing in a mated position to facilitate making an electrical connection. A connector position assurance device (CPA) is configured to cooperate with the first connector housing in a first position to allow engagement and disengagement of the first and second connector housings. The CPA has a second position which inhibits disengagement of the first and second connector housings from the mated position. The CPA also includes a locking feature configured to engage the first connector housing to inhibit unseating of the CPA. The CPA also includes a release mechanism which is operable from outside the first connector housing, and allows the locking feature to be disengaged from the first connector housing to facilitate unseating of the CPA.
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Menzies David
Pavlovic Slobadan
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Lear Corporation
Paumen Gary F.
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