Electrical connector assembly with connection assurance features
US6881081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/639
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly is provided including first and second housings having ends configured to receive electrical contacts. The first and second housings are configured to be matable with one another to join corresponding electrical contacts. The electrical connector assembly includes a lever member having a cam arm received by the first housing and engaging the second housing as the lever member is rotated through a range of motion from an insertion position to an engaged position. The lever member connects the first and second housings to join corresponding electrical contacts when the lever member is rotated to the engaged position. The lever member has a position assurance tab received by the first housing.
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