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Connector with integrated latch assembly

US8414324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

20Claims

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Assignee

Molex, LLC · US

Inventors

Bruce Reed · Visalia, US
Harold Keith Lang · Fox River Grove, US
Jay H. Neer · Boca Raton, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2012
Grant date	Apr 9, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 3, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01R2107/00
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector utilizes a latching assembly that has a structure that connects horizontal movement of an actuator to vertical movement of a latching arm. A latching member is provided that grips the exterior of the connector and has a cantilevered latching arm that extends from the member over a mating portion for connection. In its simplest form the latching member includes a continuous retaining collar that fits over the exterior of the connector and exerts a clamping force on the connector so as to retain the latching member in place.

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