Inertia locking connector

Details Inertia locking connector Inertia locking connector

1997-04-23

1999-03-02

Nguyen, Khiem

Electrical connectors

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

Retaining means

H01R 13627

Patent

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058762329

ABSTRACT:
An inertia locking connector including elements which provide resistance to fitting the male and female connectors together. A consistent operating feel is obtained, even if the locking arm is released by the user. A resistance arm, independent of the locking arm, engages a rib of the male connector. A detent which is engaged by the locking arm is located on the same surface of the male connector as is the rib. The latter acts as a temporary stop for the resistance arm. Therefore, the user must exert substantial increased pressure to cause the resistance arm to flex out of contact with the leading edge thereof. As a result, the increased force builds momentum in the moving connectors so that the locking arm rides positively over the detent into its proper locking position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5403199 (1995-04-01), Mobley et al.
patent: 5692923 (1997-12-01), Sawada

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