Electrical connector having an improved latch member
US6089898A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/84
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention is directed to a latching arm for an electrical connector. The latching arm has a main body with a connection point to the housing of the electrical connector. The main body has a securing section for engaging a mating connector. The main body has a back-up member for engaging the housing. Whereby when the connection point weakens due to stresses on the connection point, the back-up member engages the housing thereby maintaining a good connection between the electrical connector and the mating connector.
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