Latching system with single-handed operation for connector assembly
US7753710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/639
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latching system is described. The latching system includes a lower latch, an upper latch slidably engaging a top surface of the lower latch, a latch release mechanism connected to the upper latch, and a lock receiving member. The lower latch has a body with the top surface, a head formed at one end of the body, and a pivot formed at an opposite end of the body. The head includes a leading edge and a latching portion. The upper latch has a wedge portion. The receiving lock member has a lower arm with an upturned lip at a leading end formed to engage the leading edge of the lower latch, an inside face continuously formed with the leading end and a bottom formed on an inner part of the upturned lip, and an upper arm that engages the wedge portion of the upper latch.
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