Connector with ejector-retainer means
US4241966A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62933
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The improvement to a header which provides a selectively installable, selectively rotatable lever having thereon provisions to eject a connector placed on such header when rotated in a first direction by an operator gripping an extension of such lever, mating a connector to such header when the lever means is rotated in a second direction and positioning restraining means at one or more selective positions with respect to a connector to retain same in mating relationship with said header. The header is provided with suitable recesses to accept tabs on the lever to allow for selective lever rotation and slots to permit the selective installation and removal of the lever with respect to the header.
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