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Electrical connector housing with multi functional cover

US6176746A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1999
Grant dateJan 23, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05D15/502
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector housing, such as an automotive fuse housing, is closed or opened by a standard cover that can be swung open in two directions, or pulled straight off. Cooperating pairs of hinge pins on the housing and resilient cantilever beams on the cover serve as either a releasable latch, or as a hinge, or as a pair of releasable latches, depending on the opening mode desired.

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