Lock-spring and lock-equipped connector
US5197901A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6275
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lock spring is disposed in a lock-equipped connector and is for connecting the lock-equipped connector with a counterpart connector having a hook-shaped section by locking said hook-shaped section. A lock body has a shape of plate comprising a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion, successively. A spring member on the rear portion energizes the rear portion against a movable operating section of the connector. A pivot member on the middle portion is operable as a fulcrum in cooperation with the spring member. A lock member on the front portion and has a hole defined with at least one linear edge to be hooked by the hook-shaped section. The lock-equipped connector may comprise a connector body for connecting a one electric wire, and a pair of hood members for hooding the connector body therebetween. Each hood member has a movable operating section for operating the lock spring to release the hook-shaped section from the lock member.
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