Panel-mount USB locking latch
US7484991B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/74
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A unique push-pull actuator and pivoting latching arm device for removably coupling and latching a USB male plug connector and USB female socket connector which is mounted in a first opening of a panel structure. The male plug connector has a first latching recess and the female socket connector has a second latching recess. The push-pull actuator is mounted and movable within a second opening in the panel structure. A portion of the push-pull actuator has a first incline cam element. A pivoting latch arm cooperatively associated with the female socket connector having a second incline cam element and a downward projection latch thereon. The movement of the push-pull actuator through the second opening in one direction causes the cam elements to engage one another to pivot the latch projection into the latch recesses to securely latch the male connector and the female connector together.
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