Electrical connector with secondary latch

Details Electrical connector with secondary latch Electrical connector with secondary latch

1995-03-27

1997-01-14

Pirlot, David L.

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

439274, H01R 13514

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055933262

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector comprising a housing having a body with a cavity therein for receiving an electrical contact further including a secondary latch having a first position thereupon adjacent the cavity and a second position where the latch extends into the cavity to assure retention of the contact. The electrical connector characterized in that the secondary latch includes first bearing surfaces in contact with the body when the latch is in the first position and second bearing surfaces, laterally offset from the first bearing surfaces that contact the body when the latch is in the second position, where the latch offsets laterally between bearing surfaces in response to further insertion of the latch upon the body.

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