Cable end connector assembly having locking member
US6860750B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/57
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable end connector assembly (10) for mating with a complementary connector (20) includes an insulative housing (12), a number of contacts (130) received in the insulative housing, a spacer (13) mounted to a rear end of the insulative housing, a cable (14) including a number of conductors (140) electrically connecting with corresponding contacts, a cover (15) over-molded with the insulative housing and the cable, and a locking member (16). The housing forms a pair of wing portions (129) extending rearwardly therefrom. The cover defines a pair of passages (151) to receive the wing portions. The locking member includes a retaining section (160) secured with the insulative housing, a pushing section (162) engaged with the pair of wing portions, and a pair of latch portions (1610) located close to the retaining section.
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