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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 02, 1999
Filed:
Apr. 23, 1997
Yasuo Matsushita, Yokkaichi, JP;
Mitsuhiro Fujitani, Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
An inertia locking connector including elements which provide resistance to fitting the male and female connectors together. A consistent operating feel is obtained, even if the locking arm is released by the user. A resistance arm, independent of the locking arm, engages a rib of the male connector. A detent which is engaged by the locking arm is located on the same surface of the male connector as is the rib. The latter acts as a temporary stop for the resistance arm. Therefore, the user must exert substantial increased pressure to cause the resistance arm to flex out of contact with the leading edge thereof. As a result, the increased force builds momentum in the moving connectors so that the locking arm rides positively over the detent into its proper locking position.