Connector with locking mechanism
US7393234B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/7052
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector with a locking mechanism includes an insulating body, a plurality of terminals, a metallic casing and a pair of locking pieces. Both sides of the insulating body are provided with two accommodating troughs. The insulating body is provided with pivot shafts in the two accommodating troughs respectively. The terminals are provided in the insulating body. The metallic casing is provided on the insulating body. The two locking pieces are provided in the two accommodating troughs respectively. Each locking piece is provided with a pivot hole, and the pivot hole is fitted with the pivot shaft of the insulating body. The locking piece is formed with an elastic arm by extending from a wall surface of the pivot hole. The elastic arm abuts against the pivot shaft. Via this arrangement, the locking piece is simple in structure, and can be manufactured easily, thereby reducing production costs.
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