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Connector element containing a locking mechanism

US8444430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

LEONI KABEL GMBH · DE

Inventors

Olaf Kappla · Birkenfeld, DE
Katja Schöber · Baldham, DE
Andreas Schmid · Kleinmachnow, DE
Norbert Niesemeyer · Coburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 19, 2012
Grant date	May 21, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 19, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01R13/6595
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plug element, in particular a so-called small form-factor pluggable connector, has a reliable, effective and easily mountable locking mechanism. To accomplish this, an arrangement of a locking element and an actuating element inside of a housing of the connector element is provided. The locking element contains a detent element for latching and locking with a mating piece, into which the connector element can be inserted to form a lockable plug connection. The actuating element contains a grip part, which is guided through a first opening through the housing to the outside.

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