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Mounting device for electrical connectors

US5127852A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 1990
Grant dateJul 7, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/745
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mounting device (40) for mounting electrical connectors (10) in a cut-out (32) in a panel (30) without using separate fastening members is disclosed. The mounting device (40) includes a rigid plate (70) attached to each of two opposite sides (22) of the connector (10) and a resilient wing attached to each side (22) in spaced relation to the plate (70) for receiving the panel (30) therein. Bosses (54) on the wings (42) enter windows (34) in the panel (30) to secure the electrical connector (10) in the panel (30).

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