Locking device for an electrical connector

Details Locking device for an electrical connector Locking device for an electrical connector

2009-01-29

2010-06-29

Zarroli, Michael C (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

C439S358000

Reexamination Certificate

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07744398

ABSTRACT:
A low-profile locking clip is installable on a surface-mount header of a printed circuit board to secure one or more inserted plug connectors in mating engagement with the surface-mount header to prevent unintended loosening and disconnection. The locking clip comprises a plurality of catch members that engage with respective lead pins of the surface-mount header and a top wall that includes one or more recesses for receiving a detent tab on a corresponding plug connector to prevent withdrawal of the plug connector.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4418976 (1983-12-01), Lenzini et al.
patent: 4509813 (1985-04-01), Hesse
patent: 5151034 (1992-09-01), Chandler et al.
patent: 5316489 (1994-05-01), Kachlic et al.

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