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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 1994
Filed:
Apr. 02, 1993
Robert A Klemmer, Wheaton, IL (US);
Ronald S Krzeczowski, Lemont, IL (US);
Kirk B Peloza, Naperville, IL (US);
Russell E Wende, Oak Lawn, IL (US);
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
A terminal position assurance system is provided for an electrical connector which includes a dielectric housing having a terminal-receiving passage into which a terminal is inserted in an insertion direction to a fully inserted position. A latch surface is formed in the housing adjacent the passage and facing in the insertion direction. A bendable tab is provided on the terminal and is adapted to be bent against the latch surface. The bendable tab is structured to be bent about an axis generally parallel to the insertion direction to move an edge portion of the tab to a position over the latch surface when the terminal is in its fully inserted position.