Panel mounting system for electrical connectors
US6095854A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/743
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for mounting an electrical connector in a panel having an opening with at least one locating slot in the opening. A connector includes a housing insertable into the opening in the panel. The housing has at least one outwardly projecting locating flange for passing through the locating slot of the opening as the housing is inserted thereinto. The housing has at least one outwardly projecting stop flange spaced axially from the locating flange for abutting the panel when the housing is in its inserted position. The housing is movable within the opening in the panel to a latched position. A latch arm projects outwardly from the housing for engagement with a latch surface on the panel when the housing is in its latched position. A protective shroud is disposed about a substantial portion of the latch arm to protect the latch arm against breakage. In one embodiment, the protective shroud is of a sufficiently large size to combine with the housing to substantially close the opening in the panel when the housing is in its latched position.
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