Connector assembly
US7867011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6275
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly is disclosed, comprising a first connector and a second connector matable with each other along a first direction. The first connector comprises a first insulator and first lock portions. The first lock portions are made of metal and are attached to the first insulator. Each of the first lock portions is formed with an engaged hole piercing the first lock portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second connector comprises a second insulator and a second lock portion. The second lock portion is provided with engaging portions. The second insulator holds the second lock portion with the engaging portions movable along the second direction. The engaging portions of the second lock portion are positioned within the engaged portions of the first lock portions, respectively, under a mating state of the first connector with the second connector, so that the mating state is locked.
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