Electrical connector with terminal locking means
December 7, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3693134 Connectors with primary and secondary lock structure Two-row electrical connector composed of connector modules Connector housing Electrical connector housing Terminal retaining structure for connector Connector Double lock electrical connector Connector Plug connector having separate terminal retaining member InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 568917 filed on 12/07/1995US Classes:439/752Secured by superposition of insulating body partsExaminersPrimary: Paumen, Gary F.Assistant: Goins, Christopher Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassH01R 013/514AbstractAn electrical connector includes a dielectric housing having an elongated terminal-receiving cavity. A window is provided in an outer wall of the housing communicating with the cavity. A terminal is insertable into the cavity to a final position and has a transverse wall alignable with the window when the terminal is in its final position. A terminal locking member has a bifurcated portion adapted for insertion through the window in the housing for embracing opposite sides of the transverse wall of the terminal. | |
