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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 13, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Alfred Annecke, Flein, DE;
Claus Dullin, Bad Rappenau, DE;
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
439752 ;
Abstract
An electrical connector is arranged to be used with a counter plug, for example for use between a counter plug and an electrical control apparatus for an inflatable restraint system or airbag in a motor vehicle. The electrical connector includes a shell in which contacts are to be positioned and a locking member for locking the contacts in position. If the contacts are not properly positioned, the locking member cannot be pushed from a first catching position to a final catching position, and when the locking member is in the first catching position, the locking member is arranged to prevent insertion of the counter plug into the shell.