Electrical connector having a terminal position assurance member
US5071369A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/508
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector (10) having a terminal position assurance member (12) for insuring the proper positioning of terminals (18) in the connector housing (14) is disclosed. The assurance member (12) in cooperation with cantilever beams (30) located in the terminal cavities (24) cannot be fully seated in the housing (14) if improperly positioned terminals (18) are holding the beams (30) in a blocking position relative to the assurance member (12). The assurance member (12) further includes latching arms (60) which must be depressed before the assurance member (12) can be fully seated.
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