Latching-grounding blocks

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1983-05-02

1985-03-26

Desmond, Eugene F.

Geometrical instruments

H01R 466

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045069379

ABSTRACT:
A metal latching-ground block is used in conjunction with mating electrical connectors to form both a locking means and a ground path. One embodiment is a unitary block member which has mounting portions at both ends of the connector, each portion including a surface having a formed or captivated nut opening to receive fastening means from the mating member and a grounding tab acting in conjunction with the mounting means for the connector member. The other embodiment is individual latching-ground blocks received on each end of a connector member each block defining a pair of spaced surfaces having formed or captivated nut openings, each of which receives a respective fastener from each of the connector members to secure them together.

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