Ribbon cable connector with improved cover latch
US4621885A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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