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Cable connector having a pull tab lock release

  • US 7,163,413 B2
  • Filed: 02/13/2006
  • Issued: 01/16/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A cable connector comprising:

  • a housing that supports a cable;

    a locking arm in the housing to be locked with a mating connector; and

    a pull-tab being connected to the locking arm, the pull-tab being inserted into holes that are respectively formed in an upper section of the housing and an upper section of the locking arm such that when the pull-tab is pulled in an approximately opposite direction from the mating direction, the pull-tab causes an approaching motion between the upper section of the housing and the upper section of the locking arm to release the locking arm from the mating connector wherein rounded surfaces which the pull-tab contacts during the pull operation of the pull-tab are respectively formed on the upper section of the housing and the upper section of the locking arm.

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