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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 08, 1998
Douglas Cummings, Cortland, OH (US);
Michael De Angelis, Warren, OH (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector having an alignment member extending outwardly from the first connector and having an aperture extending vertically therethrough. The first connector also includes a locking mechanism disposed within the alignment member. A second connector is interconnected with the first connector and includes a connector receiving cavity for cooperatively receiving the first connector. The second connector includes an alignment channel extending vertically along an inside surface of the connector receiving cavity for cooperatively receiving the alignment member. The second connector also includes a lock stop positioned within the alignment channel for cooperatively engaging with the locking mechanism to lock the first connector into the second connector.