Socket assembly

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2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

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07862368

ABSTRACT:
A socket assembly includes a socket, a connection terminal, and a snap-fit member. The connection terminal is plugged into the socket. The snap-fit member includes a main body, a positioning portion, and a snap-fit portion. The positioning portion and the snap-fit portion are connected to the main body. The positioning portion is locked with the socket. The main body is pivotable between a first position and a second position about the portioning portion. The snap-fit portion is snappingly engaged with the connection terminal when the snap-fit portion is in the first position. The snap-fit portion is disengaged from the connection terminal when the snap-fit portion is in the second position.

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