Panel mounting system for electrical connectors

Details Panel mounting system for electrical connectors Panel mounting system for electrical connectors

1999-04-12

2000-08-01

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening

439544, 439562, H01R 1373

Patent

active

060958545

ABSTRACT:
A system is provided for mounting an electrical connector in a panel having an opening with at least one locating slot in the opening. A connector includes a housing insertable into the opening in the panel. The housing has at least one outwardly projecting locating flange for passing through the locating slot of the opening as the housing is inserted thereinto. The housing has at least one outwardly projecting stop flange spaced axially from the locating flange for abutting the panel when the housing is in its inserted position. The housing is movable within the opening in the panel to a latched position. A latch arm projects outwardly from the housing for engagement with a latch surface on the panel when the housing is in its latched position. A protective shroud is disposed about a substantial portion of the latch arm to protect the latch arm against breakage. In one embodiment, the protective shroud is of a sufficiently large size to combine with the housing to substantially close the opening in the panel when the housing is in its latched position.

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