Electrical connectors – Coupling part including flexing insulation – Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure...
Patent
1997-12-19
2000-02-15
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
Coupling part including flexing insulation
Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure...
439596, H01R 1340
Patent
active
060246057
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector (2) includes a living hinge (40) joining a cover (36) to a main connector housing (10). The cover (36) functions as a terminal position assurance or locking member. When properly positioned, the cover (36) backs up terminal latches (18) securing terminals (70) in housing cavities (14). The living hinge (40) is located on the rear edge of the cover (36) which pivots forward to enclose a housing opening (32) on the mating half of the electrical connector (2). Longitudinally extending projections (52) on the cover extend beside the living hinge (40). Longitudinally extending projections (26) extend from a housing wall (22) beside the living hinge and toward the projections (52). The projections (26, 56) are rotated into overlapping relationship when the cover is closed and interlock the rear of the cover (36) in the event of damage to the living hinge (40). Opposing shoulders (30) and (60) on the housing (10) and cover (36) prevent longitudinal movement of the cover (36) relative to the housing (10) and a cover latch (66) is located on the front of the cover (36). The assembly can be molded with straight pull mold tooling.
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Beck, Jr. Hoy Smith
Fisher Fred Howard
Marpoe Dana
Abrams Neil
Hyeon Hae Moon
The Whitaker Corporation
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