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Latching system with single-handed operation for connector assembly

  • US 7,753,710 B2
  • Filed: 10/03/2008
  • Issued: 07/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A latching system, comprising:

  • a lower latch, the lower latch having,a body with a top surface,a head formed at one end of the body, the head including a leading edge and a latching portion, anda pivot formed at an opposite end of the body;

    an upper latch slidably engaging the top surface of the lower latch, the upper latch having a wedge portion;

    a latch release mechanism coupled to the upper latch; and

    a receiving lock member having,a lower arm with an upturned lip at a leading end formed to engage the leading edge of the lower latch,an inside face continuously formed with the leading end and a bottom formed on an inner part of the upturned lip, and,an upper arm that engages the wedge portion of the upper latch.

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