Geometrical instruments
Patent
1983-03-09
1984-11-13
McQuade, John
Geometrical instruments
339258S, H01R 13633
Patent
active
044821999
ABSTRACT:
An electrical tab receptacle for connection with a male tab has a channel-shaped receptacle portion at its forward end for receiving the tab and includes a base with upstanding side walls, at least one of which is turned-in to confront the base such that the tab is received therebetween. The tab receptacle further comprises a resiliently displaceable engagement member extending from a side of the receptacle with a portion of the engagement member providing an engagement element positioned for engaging in latching engagement with a corresponding portion of the tab. The receptacle is characterized by the engagement member having a release portion located outside the channel-shaped receptacle portion and on the same side of the base as the turned-in side walls, the release portion being shaped and positioned for receiving a displacement force for moving the engagement element away from the base to cause its disengagement from the complementary tab, whereby the complementary tab can be removed. Embodiments of the invention rely on a pivoting or twisting action in the engagement member upon depression of the release portion towards the base.
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Bishop Steven C.
McQuade John
Utilux Pty. Limited
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