Lock mechanism for FPC connector

Details Lock mechanism for FPC connector Lock mechanism for FPC connector

1996-12-16

1999-01-26

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

Including or for use with tape cable

With mating connection region formed by bared cable

H01R 907

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058632174

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector is provided for a flat electrical cable. The connector includes a housing loaded with a plurality of terminals. An actuator is movable mounted on the housing for biasing the cable into engagement with the terminals. A latching system is operatively associated between the housing and the actuator for retaining the actuator on the housing. The latching system includes a first latch mechanism latchable in a first direction and a second latch mechanism latchable in a second direction distinct from and at an angle to the first direction.

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