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Lock mechanism for electrical connector

  • US 5,234,357 A
  • Filed: 07/30/1992
  • Issued: 08/10/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/04/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A lock mechanism for an electrical connector, comprising:

  • a pair of extended sections each having a lock projection for engagement with a lock hole of a mating electrical connector;

    a linking arm for connecting said extended sections;

    a pair of press-fit portions with a metal fitting engaging projection;

    a pair of U-shaped sections for connecting said extended portions and said press-fit portions; and

    a pair of inner walls with a press-fit groove provided on opposite sides of a case for receiving said press-fit portions;

    said press-fit groove being formed by a pair of upper and lower L-shaped flanges extending rearwardly from front edges of said case.

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