Electrical connector position assurance system
US5928038A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6272
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector position assurance system is provided for an electrical connector adapted for mating with another mateable connecting device. A connector housing has at least one terminal-receiving passage and including a locking arm adapted for latching with the mateable connecting device. A terminal is positionable in the passage. A terminal position assurance device (TPA) is mountable on the housing. A connector position assurance device (CPA) is, movably mounted on the housing and is operatively associated with the locking arm. The TPA includes a guide structure for guiding movement of the CPA.
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