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Latching arrangement for electrical connectors

A technology for electrical connectors and mating connectors, which is applied in the direction of two-part connection devices, parts and connections of connection devices, and can solve the problems of electrical connector rotation, electrical disconnection, and the impossibility of assembling or disassembling electrical connectors, etc. question

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-12-21
TE CONNECTIVITY CORP
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Problems solved by technology

However, due to assembly errors, one of the side latches may not fully latch, causing the electrical connector to rotate and possibly have an electrical disconnect
When using small electrical connectors or when working in small spaces, it may be difficult for the installer to visually see that the two side latches are fully engaged
Also, some applications are blind-mates where the installer cannot see the electrical connector
In these applications, it may be difficult or impossible to use tools to assemble or disassemble the electrical connector

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[0013] In one embodiment, an electrical connector is provided that includes a contact holder that holds a plurality of contacts configured to mate with corresponding contacts of a mating connector. The electrical connector includes a housing having cavities that hold a contact holder. The housing has a latch recess along the first side of the housing. The housing has a guide pin extending forward from the housing, the guide pin being disposed at or near a second side of the housing opposite the first side. Guide pins have grooves in them. The primary latch is received in the latch recess and has a deflectable latch beam at its distal end. A latch beam extends to the front of the housing and is configured for latching engagement with the mating connector to facilitate latching of the first side of the housing to the mating connector. The guide pin is configured to guide the mating of the electrical connector with the mating connector. The groove on the guide pin is configur...

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An electrical connector (112) includes a contact holder (220) holding a plurality of contacts (222) and a housing (224) having a chamber (270) holding the contact holder. The housing has a latch pocket (292) along a first side (284) of the housing and a guide pin (296) positioned at or near a second side (286) of the housing. The guide pin has a groove (298) therein. A primary latch (226) is received in the latch pocket and has a deflectable latching beam (264) at a distal end thereof. The latching beam is configured for latching engagement with the mating connector for latching of the first side of the housing to the mating connector. The guide pin is configured to guide mating of the electrical connector with the mating connector. The groove is configured to receive a secondary latch (182) of the mating connector to facilitate latching of the second side of the housing to the mating connector.

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technical field [0001] The subject matter herein relates generally to latch arrangements for electrical connectors. Background technique [0002] Electrical connectors are provided for use in many different applications. Typically, electrical connectors include side latches on both sides for holding the two sides of the electrical connector together. However, due to assembly errors, one of the side latches may not fully latch, causing the electrical connector to rotate and possibly have an electrical disconnect. When using small electrical connectors or when working in small spaces, it may be difficult for the installer to visually see that the two side latches are fully engaged. Additionally, some applications are blind-mates where the installer cannot see the electrical connector. In these applications, it may be difficult or impossible to assemble or disassemble the electrical connector using tools. [0003] There remains a need for a connector system for electrical c...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01R12/72H01R13/627H01R13/631
CPCH01R12/724H01R13/627H01R13/6278H01R13/631H01R13/639H01R24/28H01R13/6273H01R13/629H01R2107/00
Inventor C.H.伊S.J.麦金太尔
Owner TE CONNECTIVITY CORP