Electrical connector with biased latch
US10998674B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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