Electrical connectors – With supporting means for coupling part – Supporting plural – independent coupling parts
Patent
1991-02-22
1992-02-25
Pirlot, David L.
Electrical connectors
With supporting means for coupling part
Supporting plural, independent coupling parts
439355, 439483, 81488, H01R 1360
Patent
active
050909207
ABSTRACT:
A system for latching a plurality of connector modules (22) or multimodule units (18,20) in an array (10) to a panel (14) includes opposing parallel bracket assemblies (30,34) mounted to the panel and each having a plurality of latch arms (44) extending outwardly in associated opposing pairs at each module site, each adapted to be deflectable outwardly from the array. Each latch arm (44) includes a latching projection (48) latchable behind a latching surface (62) of a module or unit upon module insertion into the array. Several latch arms (44) can be ganged by a common cap (36) to be deflectable and delatchable as a unit, corresponding to several modules ganged as a unit (18,20). A tool (100) having opposing parallel arms (110) is insertable along sides (60) of a selected module (22) from rearwardly thereof to deflect the pair of latch arms (44) or pair of ganged latch arms outwardly simultaneously to delatch the module for removal, and can include ejection projections (134 ) to enter side recesses (70) of the module or one of the modules of a unit so that pulling the tool outwardly from the panel ejects the module or unit.
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AMP Incorporated
Ness Anton P.
Pirlot David L.
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