Patent · US Expired

Connector lock structure

US6902420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2004
Grant dateJun 7, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6272
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector lock structure includes a first connector housing, a second connector housing which is fitted to the first connector housing, a flexible lock member which is frontwardly extended from the first connector housing along a connector fitting direction and which has an engagement portion provided at an end portion thereof, a latch member which is provided on the second connector housing and which is engaged with the engagement portion, an operating arm which upwardly protrudes from the end portion of the lock member and rearwardly extends and which has a operation portion provided at a rear end portion thereof, and a fulcrum projection which is provided on at least one of an outer wall face of the lock member and a bottom surface of the operating arm facing the outer wall face.

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