Connector assembly with an engagement assist member and connector position assurance device
US6475004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62927
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical housing assembly is provided having a connector with an outer enclosure and a mating opening. The assembly further includes a header having a mating portion to engage the mating opening of the connector. A latch assist member is mounted to one of the header and connector and is movable between open and closed positions relative to the outer enclosure. The latch assist member includes passage ways receiving slide assist members that are mounted on the other of the header and connector. The passage ways and slide assist members cooperate to forcibly draw the header and connector into a fully mated position when the latch assist member moves to the closed position relative to the outer enclosure. A connector position assurance device (CPA) is slidably mounted to one of the connector and header and movable between locked and unlocked positions. The CPA secures the latch assist member in the closed position when the CPA is moved to its locked position.
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