This utility model discloses a locking component and connector for locking
mating connectors, including a base, a connecting arm, an actuating protrusion, and a latching arm. The base has a boss on its top side, a guide rib on its bottom side, latching points on both sides, and a
push button on its rear side. The connecting arm extends forward from the left and right sides of the base and connects through the latching arm. The bottom side of the
cantilever on the connector housing has a latching groove and a clearance notch, and the bottom side also has a clearance groove communicating with the clearance notch. The actuating protrusion is formed on the top side of the connecting arm and can move between the clearance notch and the clearance groove. The base can switch between a pre-installed state and a locked state. In pre-installation, the latching points engage with the pre-installed latching holes on the connector housing, and the latching arm locks the
cantilever. During
insertion, the
mating connector actuates the actuating protrusion to release the pre-installed state. This locking component provides stable pre-installation, convenient connector
assembly, and reliable connection.