Electrical connector and airbag apparatus having an electrical connector
US7131854B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/7032
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector includes a first connector housing which is configured to cooperate with a second connector housing in a mated position to facilitate making an electrical connection. A connector position assurance device (CPA) is configured to cooperate with the first connector housing in a first position to allow engagement and disengagement of the first and second connector housings. The CPA has a second position which inhibits disengagement of the first and second connector housings from the mated position. The CPA also includes a locking feature configured to engage the first connector housing to inhibit unseating of the CPA. The CPA also includes a release mechanism which is operable from outside the first connector housing, and allows the locking feature to be disengaged from the first connector housing to facilitate unseating of the CPA.
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