Electrical connector having a deformable lock arm
US8920186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/641
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an electrical connector having a first contact housing, a second contact housing, and a lock housing. The first contact housing includes a housing protrusion disposed on a rear end portion thereof, and the second contact housing is positioned over the first contact housing. The lock housing includes a base portion positioned across the second contact housing and a deformable lock arm extending from the base portion toward the first contact housing. The deformable lock arm includes an engaging protrusion facing the first contact housing and is deformable by the first contact housing when not engaged with the housing protrusion.
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