Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Patent
1997-07-22
2000-05-02
Nguyen, Khiem
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
439953, H01R 1364
Patent
active
060565810
ABSTRACT:
A locking mechanism (10) for use with an electrical connector assembly (80). The locking mechanism (10) includes a latch support (60) having a D-slot washer (52) therein which is installed on a rotatable shaft (20). The rotatable shaft (20) is operable to engage a camming plate on a further electrical connector and thereby draw the assembly (80) into electrical engagement therewith. A stop flange (52b) of D-slot washer (52) is operable to limit the amount of rotational movement of the shaft (20) thereby preventing over-travel of the shaft. Additionally, the locking mechanism includes a ball plunger (56) for interfacing with the stop flange (52b) thereby providing a detent for the D-slot washer (52) and shaft (20). Over torque and over-travel of the shaft (20) are prevented, and the ball plunger (56) prevents inadvertent rotation of the shaft (20).
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Nguyen Khiem
The Whitaker Corporation
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