Electrical connector with improved latch mechanism

Details Electrical connector with improved latch mechanism Electrical connector with improved latch mechanism

1991-08-15

1994-02-15

Pirlot, David L.

Electrical connectors

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

Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving...

H01R 1362

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052862178

ABSTRACT:
A circuit board latching device (40, 41) for use with an insulative connector housing (31) includes a retaining wall (82) and a circuit board support post (52) in which the board support post (52) is positioned opposite the retaining wall (82). The latching device (40, 41) of the present invention comprises a main body portion (56) and a mounting mechanism for mounting the main body portion to the housing (31) between the retaining wall (82) and the board support post (52). Furthermore, a latch lug (71) extends from the main body portion (56) which includes a cam surface (72) which is inclined relative to the latch lug (71), and a lock surface (73) which is substantially perpendicular to the main body portion (56). Moreover, the latching device (40, 41) includes a resilient stress reducing arm (79) projecting angularly away from the main body portion (56) toward the retaining wall (82). In one aspect, the mounting mechanism comprises a mounting platform (94) which includes a plate (106) extending from the main body portion (56). A first finger (95) extends substantially downward from one end of the plate (106) while a second finger (96) extends substantially downward from the opposite end of the plate (106) which mountingly engage the housing (31). In another aspect of the present invention, the mounting mechanism comprises an upstanding sleeve (59) mounting member extending from the main body portion (56).

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