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Latching connector system and associated method

US9246272B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2014
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6277
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A latching connector receptacle includes a receptacle body configured to receive a plug, a biased release ring coupled to the receptacle body, and a latch dog assembly coupled to the receptacle body. The latch dog assembly includes a moveable latch dog configured to matingly engage the plug and matingly engage the release ring, and a moveable latch indicator configured to move in response to movement of the latch dog.

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