Connector assembly having locking members
US9281614B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62955
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly including a housing and a cover. The cover including a locking member receiving portion and a lever retaining portion. A lever rotatable between an unlatched position and a latched position is provided. The lever is positioned in the lever retaining portion when the lever is in the latched position. A locking member is movably retained in the locking member receiving portion. The locking member is moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. A portion of the locking member is positioned in the lever retaining portion when the locking member is in the locked position. The locking member engages the lever when the locking member is in the locked position to properly secure the lever in the latched position and to ensure continuous latching of the connector assembly.
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