Electrical connector and connector assembly
US8075351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62938
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrical connector, which comprises means for preventing terminals from being deformed during connection of the connector. The electrical connector of the present invention comprises: a terminal position assuring member mounted to a connector housing; and a terminal protecting plate mounted to the terminal position assuring member. The terminal protecting plate comprises a first engaging element and the terminal position assuring member comprises a second engaging compactly configured since there is no need to provide any means for mounting or retaining the terminal protecting plate to the connector housing.
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