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Cable end connector with locking member

US6773293B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 20, 2003
Grant dateAug 10, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

A cable end connector (100) for mating with a complementary connector (7) includes an insulative housing (1), a number of contacts (4) disposed in the housing, a cable (6) having a number of signal and grounding conductors (61, 62) electrically connected to the contacts, a cover (5) partially enclosing the housing, and a locking member (2). The locking member includes a securing portion fixed secured to the insulative housing, and a one-mated latching portion (22) movably extending forwardly from the securing portion and out of the housing for locking with the complementary connector permanently.

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