Axial latch actuator with locking wedge
US7163414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position. The housing also includes a locking wedge. The latch in this embodiment includes first and second fingers adjacent to one another that extend over the mating portion and have first ends connected to the mating portion.
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