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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2022
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2020
Aptiv Technologies Limited, St. Michael, BB;
Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari, Royapettah, IN;
Sivakumar Jogula, Nagarkurnool, IN;
Sudhakar Subramanian, Karur, IN;
Abhaya Kishore, Nagercoil, IN;
Abstract
A connector apparatus including a housing, and a primary lock reinforcement. The housing includes at least one substantially cylindrical coaxial cavity therein. The coaxial cavity has a first end, a second end, and a locking finger. At least one stop is located proximate the second end. A locking finger is positioned intermediate the first end and the second end. The locking finger includes a locking tab, and an unlocking surface. The locking finger is formed to be flexible and capable of flexing between a lock position and an unlock position. The locking finger is biased toward the lock position. The primary lock reinforcement is placed in the housing and has an opening therein corresponding to the second end of the cylindrical coaxial cavity.