Connector with Durable Locking Mechanism

Abstract: a connector includes a housing and a locking arm designed to secure the connector to a corresponding counter connector. the locking arm is pivotable between a lock position and a release position. a linking member connects the locking arm to the housing, including a first leg attached to the housing, a second leg attached to the locking arm, and a base portion connecting the first and second legs. the linking member is configured to be flexible, allowing the legs to partially deflect, enabling the locking arm to pivot from the locked to the release position. the base portion is positioned between the first and second legs, extending from the center of the housing towards its outer side, with the first leg located farther towards the outer side than the second leg.

Inventor(s): Nithish SUKUMAR, Mirko POSMIK

CPC Classification: H01R13/631 (ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS)

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