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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2008
Francesco Finizio, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Ton DO, Corona, CA (US);
Francesco Finizio, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Ton Do, Corona, CA (US);
Thales Avionics, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A low-profile D-subshell connector system is provided with interlocking components that can be used where space limitations are required. The system comprises a connector plug that has a connector; a backshell that houses a portion of the connector and is affixed to the connector; and a latch that is affixed to the connector and backshell. The latch comprises an angled tab that is resiliently pivotally mounted to a front portion of the latch. The tab comprises a wide region, a narrow region, and a release protrusion extending perpendicular from a top surface of the tab. A catch assembly engages the tab of the latch, the catch comprising a front portion having a notch therein. A part of the catch front portion serves to engage the wide region of the tab, thereby forcing the tab to pivot when the connector is partially inserted; and the narrow region of the tab resides in the catch notch when the connector is fully inserted.