Locking device for coupling two mating electrical connectors together
US6109948A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6276
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A locking device for securing first and second electrical connectors together comprises a first member and a second member. The first member comprises a mounting post received in the first connector and a spherical head extending beyond the first connector. The second member comprises a retention portion secured in the second connector and a spring arm having an engaging portion. The engaging portion is semi-bowl shaped to adapt for engaging with the head. When the first and second connectors are mated together, the head engages the engaging portion with at least a rear portion thereof abutting against a free edge of the engaging portion thereby establishing reliable engagement between the head and the engaging portion.
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