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Connector position assurance device for a connector assembly

US8926355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Stefan Rudolf Heil · Wuppertal, DE
Ümit Celiker · Wuppertal, DE
Robert Klawinski · Remscheid, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 29, 2012
Grant date	Jan 6, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 29, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01R13/641
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector assembly is provided with a first member and a second member that is removably connected to the first member. The second member has a deflectable latch that secures the first and second members together. A connector position assurance device is movably supported on the second member. The connector position assurance device includes a body portion and a deflectable locking arm that extends from the body portion. The connector position assurance device is movable between a first position, wherein the locking arm is in contact with the latch to lock the connector position assurance device in the first position and to deflect the locking arm when the latch is deflected, and a second position, wherein the body portion is positioned adjacent to the latch to prevent deflection of the latch, only after the first and second members are secured together by the latch.

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