Cable end connector with locking member
US6655979B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 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) in a mating portion (20) thereof, 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 portion of the housing, and a locking member (6). The locking member has a pushing portion (61) abutting against a fulcrum portion (42) of the cover, a pair of side securing portions (64) extending forwardly from the pushing portion and securing to the mating portion of the housing, and a latching portion (63) extending forwardly from the pushing portion adapted for locking with the complementary connector and providing a mechanical connection therebetween.
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