Lock mechanism for electrical connector
US5234357A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6275
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lock mechanism for an electrical connector includes a pair of extended sections (41) each having a lock projection (48) for engagement with a lock hole (5) of a mating electrical connector; a linking arm (44) for connecting said extended sections; a pair of press-fit portions (43) with a metal fitting engaging projection (45) for engagement With a press-fit groove 32) of an insulation housing (30); and a pair of U-shaped sections (42) for connecting said extended sections and said press-fit sections.
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