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Latched electrical connector

  • US 5,915,987 A
  • Filed: 09/19/1997
  • Issued: 06/29/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/19/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrical connector for connection to a receptacle having a receptacle electrical contact and a mechanical latch element, the connector comprising:

  • a body;

    a connector electrical contact positioned to contact the receptacle electrical contact when the connector is connected to the receptacle;

    a flexible electrical conductor extending from the body and connected to the connector electrical contact;

    a movable connector latch attached to the body and movable relative to the body between an engaged position and a disengaged position, such that the latch engages the receptacle latch element only when in the engaged position;

    a grip connected to the connector latch and operable to move the connector latch between the engaged position and the disengaged position; and

    a flexible tension element connecting the grip to the connector latch.

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