Female connector and connector assembly comprising same
US12241576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2201/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a female connector for receiving and being secured with a male connector. The female connector comprises a housing and an indicating slider. The housing defines therein a channel extending in an axial direction and is provided with an opening extending in the axial direction. The indicating slider is slidably connected to the housing and configured to be slidable in the axial direction. The indicating slider extends from the opening into the channel of the housing, and is configured to be capable of sliding under the push of a retaining flange of the male connector when the female connector receives the male connector through the channel, and to reach an indicating position when the male connector is secured in place in the female connector.
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