Connector assembly with a latch
US7972164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6272
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly includes a receptacle connector including a receptacle connector housing having an interior cavity. The receptacle connector includes a latch element extending within the interior cavity of the receptacle housing. The receptacle housing holds a receptacle connector contact. The connector assembly also includes a plug connector having a plug connector housing engaged with the receptacle connector housing. The plug connector housing holds a plug connector contact. The plug connector contact is engaged with the receptacle connector contact. The plug connector includes a latch arm extending outwardly from the plug connector housing. The latch arm includes a latch member received within the interior cavity of the receptacle connector housing. The latch member is engaged with the latch element of the receptacle connector entirely within the interior cavity of the receptacle connector housing.
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