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Connector with ejector-retainer means

US4241966A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1979
Grant dateDec 30, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 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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