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Ribbon cable connector with improved cover latch

US4621885A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 1985
Grant dateNov 11, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/675
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Ribbon cable connector has stamped and formed metal latch members fixed to cover at opposite ends thereof. Each latch member is U-shaped, having first and second latch arms and a formed bight therebetween. The first arm has stamped apertures cooperable with detents on the end of the connector housing at two positions. The second arm at its distal end is formed with an outwardly directed hook cooperable with a complementary connector.

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