Low profile latching connector
US7281937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/633
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A small, low-profile plug connector for use with electronic devices provides a latching member with a pair of hooks that engage mating holes in a guide frame, and which can be easily delatched from the guide frame or opposing connector or housing. The hooks lock the plug connector into engagement with the frame or housing, but are readily released by way of a simple ramp and lobe mechanism in the plug connector. The ramp and lobe mechanism converts horizontal movement of a pull tab-like actuator into vertical movement of a latching member such that the hooks are lifted upward and disengaged from the guide frame or housing.
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