Connector position assurance device and a connector assembly incorporating the connector position assurance device
US7326074B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6272
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector position assurance device includes a pair of locking arm members, a cross member and a pair of guide elements. The pair of locking arm members is disposed apart from one another in a generally parallel manner. Each locking arm member has an outwardly-facing side surface, a rear end portion and a forward end portion. The forward end portion is integrally connected to and disposed opposite the rear end portion. Each forward end portion has a locking projection depending from the bottom surface. The cross member is integrally connected to the pair of locking arm members. Each guide element is integrally connected to and projects outwardly from a respective one of the outwardly-facing side surfaces at the rear end portions. A connector assembly that incorporates the connector position assurance device is also described.
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