Secondary locking shroud for an electrical connector

Details Secondary locking shroud for an electrical connector Secondary locking shroud for an electrical connector

1998-08-27

2000-05-23

Nguyen, Khiem

Electrical connectors

Coupling part including flexing insulation

Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure...

H01R 1340

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060659998

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a pair of keyed secondary lock members (30,50) which are insertable into respective plug and receptacle housings (22,42). Each secondary lock member (30,50) features a plurality of locking projections (31) extending into the respective housing (22,42) for engaging terminal locking fingers (55). Latches (34,52) are provided for securing the secondary lock members (30,50) in both a pre-latched and a locked position. Each secondary lock member (30,50) also features a terminal shroud area (33,51) which are keyed to each other and provide shock protection when the connectors are in an unmated condition.

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