Motorola Corporation

Zvonko Mavrin

Kenneth W Larson

Robert B Widmayer

Milorad Lukovic

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A connector assembly (100) is provided for electrically interfacing to an electronic device (190), the electronic device (190) having an interface (192) with captivating portions (195, 197). The connector assembly (100) includes a connector housing (110), electrical contacts (143) carried by the housing (110), and a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism includes first and second latching members (130, 135) attached to the connector housing (110), the first latching member (130) being pivotably attached. Each latching member (130, 135) has an engaging portion (131,136) to engage a captivating portion (195, 197) on the device (190). A resilient biasing member (160) engages the device (190) and biases the engaging portions (131, 136) of the latching members (130, 135) against the captivating portions (195, 197).

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Zvonko Mavrin