Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part – Dummy connector
Patent
1995-09-15
1997-06-10
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Dummy connector
439923, H01R 1344
Patent
active
056370024
ABSTRACT:
An RJ-11 jack, or plug, is described that is self-locking and has a self-ejecting feature. In particular, an RJ-11 jack is constructed with a tang on the rear lower portion of the RJ-11 jack in such a way that the tang is coupled to a locking tab of the RJ-11 jack. When inserted into an RJ-11 receptacle, or housing, the tang is compressed as a result of contact with an inside wall of the RJ-11 receptacle. The locking tab of the RJ-11 jack locks the RJ-11 jack into position with the tang compressed. The RJ-11 jack includes a tool access opening such that a tool, like a small screwdriver, can be inserted to press on a release tab, which is connected to the locking tab. When pressed, the applied force pushes up on the release tab, thereby moving up the locking tab and releasing the RJ-11 jack. The resultant decompression of the tang causes the RJ-11 jack to eject.
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Buck Charles T.
Steffen Dennis L.
Abrams Neil
L. Standig Barry Matthew
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