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Connector engaging structure

  • US 5,718,596 A
  • Filed: 11/12/1996
  • Issued: 02/17/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A connector engaging structure comprising:

  • a first connector including;

    a base portion secured to an electronic device;

    connector terminals fixedly secured to said base portion;

    a cylindrical wall protruding from said base portion and surrounding said connector terminals, said cylindrical wall having an engaging groove formed in one end portion thereof, anda locking protrusion formed on one end portion of an outer side surface of said wall; and

    a second connector includingan inner housing includingconnector terminals which are electrically connectable to said connector terminals of said first connector, anda lock arm which, when said second connector is engaged with said first connector, engages with said engaging groove, andan outer housing which is slidable on the outer surface of said inner housing in a direction of engagement, said outer housing having a cantilevered arm which, when said second connector is engaged with said first connector, is locked to said locking protrusion, wherein said inner housing has a cantilevered arm push-up protrusion at one end thereof which releases the locking of said cantilevered arm to said locking protrusion during engagement.

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