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Lockable plug-type connector

US7189096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 2005
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/506
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a lockable plug-type connector, such as for producing an electrical and mechanical connection between an igniter and an electrical control device of an occupant restraining system in motor vehicles. The lockable plug-type connector comprises a connector and a socket for lockably receiving a connecting device located on the connector. The connector substantially comprises a housing with a connecting device and a locking device, a housing cover and a partial covering with locking device. The locking devices provide mechanical locking of the connector in the socket. The locking device of the partial covering are formed by at least one locking tongue which is arranged on the edge of at least one recess on the partial covering.

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