Electrical connector with molded latch stop

Details Electrical connector with molded latch stop Electrical connector with molded latch stop

1999-11-01

2000-10-03

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

Coupling part including flexing insulation

Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure...

439852, 439157, 439597, H01R 13422

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061264849

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector 10 includes a housing 12 with a plurality of terminals 60 disposed in housing cavities 20. A molded deflectable latch 40 extends from the housing 12 into each cavity 20. The latch 40 engages a terminal 60 positioned within the corresponding cavity 20. The latch 40 deflects to permit insertion of the terminal into the corresponding cavity 20. Each cavity 20 is formed by at least one interior wall 30. Each molded latch 40 deflects relative to an adjacent interior wall 30 and has a finger 50 protruding from the latch 40 toward the adjacent interior wall 30. Each interior wall 30 has an outer shoulder 32 projecting toward an adjacent latch 40 and positioned relative to the finger 50 to prevent excessive deflection of the molded latch 40. The finger 50 is positioned relative to the adjacent interior wall 30 to prevent the latch 40 from lateral movement toward the adjacent interior wall 30 as the latch 40 is deflected.

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