Headers with insertable latch members
US3993390A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 1975 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0902
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A header is provided for mounting on a circuit board comprising a block having a plurality of circuit board pins mounted therein and a generally rectangular unitary housing. The unitary housing and block have a face for mounting on a surface of a circuit board. The face having a cavity at each end of the block for receiving a pair of latch members. Each cavity having a common wall with each end of the block, a recessed surface spaced from the face, and a wall spaced from the common wall having a rectangular channel therein. Also provided is a latch member for insertion in each cavity at each end of the block. Each latch member including a base having a substantially rectangular member protruding from one side of the base, an elongated tapered latch arm extending from the base, a latch surface on the free end of the latch arm, and a latch release extending from the latch opposite the latch surface.
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