Lock structure of connector

Details Lock structure of connector Lock structure of connector

2005-07-12

2008-05-13

Vu, Hien (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

C439S489000, C439S357000

Reexamination Certificate

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07371102

ABSTRACT:
In a connector lock structure1provided at female and male connectors which can be fitted together, the female connector2has an engagement portion14, and a slide lock member13is supported on the male connector3so as to move at least in connector-inserting and connector-withdrawing directions. The slide lock member13includes a retaining portion16for engagement with the engagement portion14, and urging member36for urging the slide lock member13. When the engagement portion14reaches an engagement position where it is engaged with the retaining portion16at the time when the female and male connectors are completely fitted together, the slide lock member13is automatically moved by the urging member36, so that the retaining portion16is engaged with the engagement portion14.

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