Low profile socket connector with flexing lock arm

Details Low profile socket connector with flexing lock arm Low profile socket connector with flexing lock arm

2010-03-30

2011-10-25

Duverne, Jean F (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

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08043106

ABSTRACT:
A socket connector body includes a shroud having an opening, a lock arm, a substantially unyielding, non-resilient beam member, and means to pivot the lock arm. The lock arm includes a forward end portion and middle portion having an inward extending lock nib. The means of the lock arm pivots the forward end portion toward the non-resilient beam member from a free state of rest such that the forward end portion engages the non-resilient beam member. Further pivoting of the lock arm causes the middle portion of the lock arm to flexibly arch outwardly and away from the shroud such that the lock nib is lifted outwardly away from the plug connector body and out of engagement therewith to enable retraction of the plug connector body from the shroud through the opening.

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