Positive lock connector for small power couplers
US9413106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6275
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A coupler including a housing is configured to affix individual lines of a multiline cable within the housing, the housing including a front portion for engaging an inlet, a rear portion, and an upper portion including a raised central area and at least one lowered side area. A sliding lock including a lock housing is configured to slide over the raised central area and the at least one lowered side area and at least one spring arm affixed to the lock housing; and an outer mold configured to engage the rear portion of the housing and constrain the sliding lock within a gap formed between the housing and the outer mold. The sliding lock is configured to slide forward within the gap to engage the inlet and lock the sliding lock in place, thereby locking the connector to the inlet, and slide backward within the gap and disengage the inlet.
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