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Connector latch interlock plate

  • US 5,624,271 A
  • Filed: 10/26/1994
  • Issued: 04/29/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrical connection comprising:

  • a first electrical connector, comprising at least one electrical connection element, and a channel to receive a latch from a second electrical connector;

    said second electrical connector having at least one electrical connection element for mating with said at least one electrical connection element of said first electrical connector, said second electrical connector also having a tongue including said latch to be selectively biased into said channel to secure said first and second electrical connectors; and

    an interlock plate to selectively prevent movement of said latch out of said channel and maintain the connection between said first and second connectors, said plate being selectively moveable over said tongue between locked and unlocked positions, and said plate ensuring said latch is in said channel when moved to said locked position, said plate being secured to one of said first or said second electrical connectors in said unlocked position, and at least one stop secured to one of first and second electrical connectors preventing movement of said plate off of said one of said first or said second electrical connectors when said plate is in said unlocked position, said latch being moveable into said channel when said plate is in said unlocked position; and

    said plate including a guide channel which is slidable on a guide surface of said tongue, said plate including a top surface positioned outwardly of said guide surface.

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