Terminal locking mechanism for hybrid electrical connector
US6881102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/428
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid electrical connector includes both signal and power contacts in the same connector housing. The housing includes a plurality of axially extending passageways for receipt of the signal contacts and a plurality of axially extending cavities for receipt of the power contacts. The connector housing further includes a plurality of transversely extending slots extending through the connector housing intersecting with individual power contact cavities. A Y-shaped terminal retaining member is insertable in the slots and is resiliently held in place in the slots. The power terminals include an opening therethrough forming a locking shoulder for receipt of the transversely extending locking member.
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