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Electrical connector with biased latch

US10998674B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2019
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/629
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector with biased latch and method. The electrical connector has a housing and a latch which extends from the housing. The latch has a latching region and a biasing region. The latching region has a latching projection with a reference surface. The biasing region has a biasing member. The cooperation of the biasing member with a mating electrical connector and the reference surface with the mating electrical connector prevents the unwanted movement of the electrical connector relative to the mating electrical connector.

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