Connector disengage resistance mechanism
US12407124B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2025 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2045 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6278
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plug connector includes a housing having a cable opening for receiving a cable with a plurality of wires. A plurality of contacts are arranged within a contact insert. A retention pin is arranged within the contact insert, the retention pin having a base and a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the retention pin is configured to engage a socket insert of a socket connector through a socket contact opening when the plug connector is plugged into the socket connector. A diameter of the protruding portion of the retention pin exceeds a diameter of the socket contact opening. The retention pin resiliently deforms during unplugging the plug connector and thereby increases its withdrawal force.
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