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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2009
Applicants:
Bruce Reed, Maumelle, AR (US);
Harold Keith Lang, Cary, IL (US);
Jay Neer, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 4/50 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A connector utilizes a latching assembly that has a structure that connects horizontal movement of an actuator to vertical movement of a latching arm. A latching member is provided that grips the exterior of the connector and has a cantilevered latching arm that extends from the member over a mating portion for connection. In its simplest form the latching member includes a continuous retaining collar that fits over the exterior of the connector and exerts a clamping force on the connector so as to retain the latching member in place.