Connector with TPA
US9966687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/4361
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector is provided which has a housing and a terminal position assurance (TPA) member. The housing has a base which includes a first side, a second side and a top surface that extends between the first and second side. The base further includes a channel. The TPA member extends from the top surface of the base. The TPA member has a hinge that substantially extends from the first side to the second side of the base. The hinge extends from the top surface and connects the TPA member to the top surface. The TPA member includes a rear edge that is configured to rotate approximately one-hundred eighty (180) degrees so as to press against the base. The TPA member includes a pushing flange that extends past the rear edge. The pushing flange is configured to be inserted into the channel.
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