Latch for ground shield of an electrical connector
US6592405B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6594
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latch assembly is provided for latching a ground shield around an electrical connector. The latch assembly comprises a latch receptacle portion and a latch insert portion. The latch receptacle portion comprises a receptacle main body, and a strap that is offset from the receptacle main body. The strap defines a slot between the strap and the receptacle main body. The latch receptacle portion also includes a window that is formed within the receptacle main body. The latch insert portion comprises a latch insert portion having an insert main body and a tongue, which is offset from the plane of the main body, with a latching projection formed on, and extending from, one side of the tongue. The strap exerts a normal, uniform force on the tongue thereby biasing the latching projection into the window. Consequently, the latch assembly remains fully engaged because of the force exerted on the tongue by the strap. A method is also provided for manufacturing a ground shield for an electrical connector. The method comprises the steps of stamping the latch receptacle portion from a first end of a stock material and stamping the latch insert portion from a second end of the stock material. T…
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