ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LATCH WITH SPRING
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Oct 1, 2009
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Mar 24, 2009
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Mar 27, 2008
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An electrical connector has a latch mechanism that includes a pair of hooks that move resiliently outward from the center line of the connector, and a pair of axial springs mechanically coupled to latch mechanism. The axial springs provide force in a direction substantially parallel to the center line of the connector. The axial springs are compressed during initial parts of the process of mating of the connector with a receptacle or other connector. The energy from the compressed springs is then used to pull the connector and the receptacle more tightly together after the initial insertion. The spring forces maintain a tight grip between the connector and the receptacle, avoiding the play that is generally found in hook-based electrical connector latching mechanism. The latching mechanism provides a secure mechanical coupling between the connector and the receptacle, such as been previously obtained in screw-based couplings.
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