Connector position assurance device for a connector
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Nov 6, 2001
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Jan 27, 1999
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Jan 27, 1999
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A latching mechanism and connector position assurance (CPA) system is provided for use with a two-part electrical connector having a first connector half which may be assembled to a second connector half. A raised stop is located on the first connector half, and the stop includes a ramp facing the second connector half during assembly of the first and second halves. A latch pocket is located on the second connector half, and the latch pocket includes an upperwall, a pair of sidewalls, and a deck. A latch member made of resilient metal is located within the latch pocket, and the latch member includes a latch arm having an aperture capable of receiving the raised stop. The latch arm is spring biased toward the deck, so that when the first connector half is assembled to the second connector half, the raised stop enters the aperture. The raised stop is retained within the aperture, and the first and second connector halves are thereby latched together. A CPA device is insertable into the latch pocket for contacting the latch and for preventing the latch arm from being raised to release said stop from said aperture. The CPA device can not be moved to the full forward position unless the connector halves are properly assembled and latched.
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