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Cable end connector with locking member

US6585537B1 · kind B1 · utility

46Cited by
15References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2002
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6275
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cable end connector (1) for mating with a complementary connector (7) comprises a housing (2) defining a receiving space (21) therein, a plurality of contacts (31) mounted in the housing, a cable (5) having a plurality of conductors (50) electrically connecting the contacts, a cover (4) over-molded with and enclosing a rear end (27) of the housing, and a locking member (6). The locking member has a pushing portion (61) abutting against a fulcrum portion (45) of the cover, a pair of securing portions (63) extending sidewardly from the pushing portion and securing to a pair of sides of the housing, and a latching portion (62) extending forwardly from the pushing portion adapted for locking with the complementary connector and providing a mechanical connection therebetween.

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