Latch for a cable assembly
US8231400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6335
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latch assembly for a connector is provided. The latch assembly includes a latch coupled to the connector. The latch includes a crossbar and a latch arm extending from the crossbar. The latch arm is configured to engage a mating connector. An anchor point engages the latch. The latch rotates about the anchor point between an open position, where the latch arm is configured to disengage from the mating connector, and a closed position. where the latch arm is configured to engage the mating connector. A biasing mechanism engages the crossbar of the latch to bias the latch into the closed position, wherein in the closed position the latch assembly generates a latch force on the mating connector in a direction opposite to a load force imposed on at least one of the connector and the mating connector.
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