Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Patent
1991-10-29
1993-02-16
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
439368, H01R 13627
Patent
active
051866455
ABSTRACT:
A latching system is disclosed for use in an electrical connector system which includes a backplane connector mounted on a backplane of an electrical apparatus, along with a mating connector mateable with the backplane connector in a direction generally perpendicular to the backplane. The latching system includes a latching device independent of the backplane and mating connectors. The device includes a latch arm projecting from the backplane, and a hook portion engageable with a latching surface on the mating connector for holding the mating connector in mated condition with the backplane connector.
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Molex Incorporated
Paumen Gary F.
Tirva A. A.
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