EP0898333A3 - Connector latches - Google Patents

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EP0898333A3
EP0898333A3 EP98114983A EP98114983A EP0898333A3 EP 0898333 A3 EP0898333 A3 EP 0898333A3 EP 98114983 A EP98114983 A EP 98114983A EP 98114983 A EP98114983 A EP 98114983A EP 0898333 A3 EP0898333 A3 EP 0898333A3
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connector
latches
connectors
arms
covers
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French (fr)
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EP0898333A2 (en
EP0898333B1 (en
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Ralph A.E.M. Semmeling
Andrew G. Meller
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Berg Electronics Manufacturing BV
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Priority claimed from US09/078,894 external-priority patent/US6071141A/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6275—Latching arms not integral with the housing

Abstract

Electrical connectors having latches for holding the connectors in mated condition employ relatively long latch arms with a point of flexure near a rear end of the connector. The latches extend into locating posts positioned forwardly of the mating face of the connector. If multiple latch arms are used, they are interconnected by a commonly actuated cross bar. Latch arms may be formed by integrally molding the arms with covers of the connectors. Effective latching properties and a long life are achieved with such latch structures. Manufacturing costs may be reduced by integrally molding latches with covers of the connector.
EP19980114983 1997-08-19 1998-08-10 Connector latches Expired - Lifetime EP0898333B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US5618097P 1997-08-19 1997-08-19
US56180P 1997-08-19
US78894 1998-05-14
US09/078,894 US6071141A (en) 1998-05-14 1998-05-14 Connector latches

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EP0898333A2 EP0898333A2 (en) 1999-02-24
EP0898333A3 true EP0898333A3 (en) 1999-11-03
EP0898333B1 EP0898333B1 (en) 2002-02-13

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EP19980114983 Expired - Lifetime EP0898333B1 (en) 1997-08-19 1998-08-10 Connector latches

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JP (1) JPH11185879A (en)
DE (1) DE69803818T2 (en)
SG (1) SG71828A1 (en)
TW (1) TW380781U (en)

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FR2806218B1 (en) * 2000-03-10 2004-09-10 Framatome Connectors Int PLUG TYPE INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTOR
US6257914B1 (en) 2000-03-24 2001-07-10 Molex Incorporated Electrical connector with integral latch and strain relief device
NL1017001C2 (en) * 2000-12-28 2002-07-01 Fci S Hertogenbosch B V Connector and cable that includes it.
JP2003168519A (en) 2001-11-30 2003-06-13 Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd Connector
JP3841352B2 (en) * 2003-06-11 2006-11-01 日本航空電子工業株式会社 connector
JP4278673B2 (en) 2006-10-17 2009-06-17 ヒロセ電機株式会社 Electrical connector
JP5212285B2 (en) * 2009-07-08 2013-06-19 住友電装株式会社 connector
DE102013008266A1 (en) 2013-05-15 2014-11-20 Neutrik Ag plug part
DE102013008264A1 (en) * 2013-05-15 2014-11-20 Neutrik Ag Connectors
USD755720S1 (en) 2013-10-14 2016-05-10 Neutrik Ag Connector
US9525238B1 (en) * 2016-01-13 2016-12-20 Tyco Electronics Corporation Low profile electrical connector

Citations (5)

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DE8221740U1 (en) * 1982-07-30 1982-12-23 Siemens AG, 1000 Berlin und 8000 München Plug adapter for connecting a printed circuit board for electrical communications engineering
US4838808A (en) * 1987-07-17 1989-06-13 Amp Incorporated Shielded electrical connector and latch mechanism therefor
US5021002A (en) * 1989-12-20 1991-06-04 Burndy Corporation Snap-lock electrical connector with quick release
EP0718918A1 (en) * 1994-12-20 1996-06-26 Connector Systems Technology N.V. Connector with spring contact member and shorting means
US5613870A (en) * 1995-11-28 1997-03-25 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Positive latching connector with delatching mechanism

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE8221740U1 (en) * 1982-07-30 1982-12-23 Siemens AG, 1000 Berlin und 8000 München Plug adapter for connecting a printed circuit board for electrical communications engineering
US4838808A (en) * 1987-07-17 1989-06-13 Amp Incorporated Shielded electrical connector and latch mechanism therefor
US5021002A (en) * 1989-12-20 1991-06-04 Burndy Corporation Snap-lock electrical connector with quick release
EP0718918A1 (en) * 1994-12-20 1996-06-26 Connector Systems Technology N.V. Connector with spring contact member and shorting means
US5613870A (en) * 1995-11-28 1997-03-25 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Positive latching connector with delatching mechanism

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DE69803818D1 (en) 2002-03-21
EP0898333A2 (en) 1999-02-24
DE69803818T2 (en) 2002-09-05
SG71828A1 (en) 2000-04-18
TW380781U (en) 2000-01-21
JPH11185879A (en) 1999-07-09
EP0898333B1 (en) 2002-02-13

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