Electrical connector with push button locking mechanism

Details Electrical connector with push button locking mechanism Electrical connector with push button locking mechanism

1997-02-14

1999-01-26

Vu, Hien

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

439357, H01R 13627

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058632140

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector, for example for automotive airbag applications, comprises a locking device that has locking extensions insertable behind resilient latches of the connector to securely lock them when the connectors are coupled. A pivotly mounted catch prevents precocious insertion of the push button locking member by engaging a shoulder thereof. Upon full mating of the connectors, a camming protrusion of the catch abuts the mating connector causing rotation of the catch which releases the push button. The push button can then be fully depressed into the fully locked position. The catch has a spring member that ensures rotation of the catch into its initial position, when the locking device is pulled up to uncouple the connectors.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5275575 (1994-01-01), Cahaly et al.
patent: 5314345 (1994-05-01), Cahaly et al.
patent: 5586903 (1996-12-01), Hoffmann
patent: 5591041 (1997-01-01), Cecil, Jr. et al.

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