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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 1991
Filed:
Oct. 24, 1990
Richard A Petrosky, Warren, OH (US);
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An adapter locking clip for converting an electrical connector having pull-to-seat panel mounting means to a push-to-seat or plug-in type electrical connector comprises a base having a clasp at each end for embracing respective flexible latch arms at opposite sides of the electrical connector and fastening the locking clip to the electrical connector including lock bars disposed and configured to fit between respective lock shoulders of the flexible latch arms and a flange of the electrical connector, and a plurality of longitudinal appendages that have barbs disposed forwardly of the lock bars and the flange of the electrical connector to engage the back side of a support panel when the electrical connector is plugged into the support panel.