Electrical connector with terminal position assurance device
US5342223A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5208
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector is provided with a housing having a plurality of terminal-receiving passages extending between a forward end of the housing and a rear end thereof. A plurality of terminals are received in the passages. A plurality of primary locks are operatively associated between the housing and the terminals and are provided for locking the terminals in the passages. A terminal position assurance device is mounted on the housing for movement between first and second positions only when all of the terminals are properly positioned in their respective passages. The device is mounted on the housing for movement to a third position whereat it engages the primary locks to move the locks to an unlocking condition in response to moving the terminal position assurance device to the third position, thereby allowing removal of the terminals.
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