Positive connection latch

Details Positive connection latch Positive connection latch

1993-05-17

1994-03-22

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

439357, 285319, H01R 13627

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active

052958558

ABSTRACT:
A positive connector latch to be used on a connector resiliently engagable with a corresponding structure on a matable connector. The latch includes a latch assembly formed of a connector housing having at least one external surface, and a cantilevered latching beam extending therefrom. The latching beam has a latching member disposed thereon for engagement with the corresponding structure of the matable connector, the latching beam being resiliently deflectable in a direction toward the housing to release the latching member from the corresponding structure. An elastomeric pressure pad is associated with the latch assembly and disposed between the latching beam and the housing to resiliently bias the latching beam into positive connection with the corresponding structure, while not interfering with normal function of the latch.

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