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Positive latching connector with delatching mechanism

  • US 5,613,870 A
  • Filed: 11/28/1995
  • Issued: 03/25/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A connector for mating with an electrical apparatus, the connector comprising:

  • a housing having formed therein a plurality of cavities, each of which is dimensioned to receive an electrical conductor assembly, the housing having a front portion having formed therein a plurality of apertures, each of which is dimensioned to receive a contact pin of the electrical apparatus, the housing defining a pair of lateral portions, each lateral portion having formed thereon a latching member;

    a handle assembly having a gripping portion and an attaching portion, the attaching portion being defined, at least in part, by a pair of arms which each terminate with an engaging head member, the handle assembly being moveably attachable with the housing, the handle assembly being moveable, back and forth, from a first delatching position to a second latching position; and

    a latch assembly defined by at least one base portion and a pair of arms, each arm defining a first receiving portion for receiving a respective latching member and a second receiving portion for receiving a respective engaging head member.

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