Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-18
2009-02-03
Ta, Tho D (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
C439S352000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07484991
ABSTRACT:
A unique push-pull actuator and pivoting latching arm device for removably coupling and latching a USB male plug connector and USB female socket connector which is mounted in a first opening of a panel structure. The male plug connector has a first latching recess and the female socket connector has a second latching recess. The push-pull actuator is mounted and movable within a second opening in the panel structure. A portion of the push-pull actuator has a first incline cam element. A pivoting latch arm cooperatively associated with the female socket connector having a second incline cam element and a downward projection latch thereon. The movement of the push-pull actuator through the second opening in one direction causes the cam elements to engage one another to pivot the latch projection into the latch recesses to securely latch the male connector and the female connector together.
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Bridges Jeremy S.
Kelaher Daniel Paul
Smith Jeffrey John
Windell David Thomas
International Business Machines - Corporation
Patent Analysis Research Technology Systems LLC
Ta Tho D
Walton George L.
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