US4568135A
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Slide latch mechanism
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1985-04-19
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Granted: 1986-02-04
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Expires: 2005-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A latching mechanism for securing a pair of electrical connectors together in a mated condition is formed by a latching member and spring mounted on the mating face of one connector and a pair of lugs mounted on the mating face of the other connector. Thus, the connectors are freed for the addition of other accessories, such as shielding housings. The mechanism is simplified by the spring directly acting between the latching member and the one connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Frantz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6275; H01R13/648
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A latching mechanism for latchably securing complementary D-type electrical connectors and like elongate connectors, each said connector being of the type having a peripheral flange with a mounting hole through each end thereof, said latching mechanism being of the type comprising a stamped and formed metal latching member carried by one of said connectors for sliding movement relative thereto in the elongate direction, cooperable latching means fixed to the flange of the other said connector, and spring means effective between said latching member and said one of said connectors to urge said latching member into latching engagement with said cooperable latching means when said connectors are mated, wherein said spring means is fixed to said latching member, said spring means bearing directly against said peripheral flange of said one connector to urge said member into latching engagement with the cooperable latching means on the other connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A latching mechanism for latchably securing complementary D-type electrical connectors and like elongate connectors, each said connector being of the type having a peripheral flange with a mounting hole through each end thereof, said latching mechanism being of the type comprising a stamped and formed metal latching member carried by one of said connectors for sliding movement relative thereto in the elongate direction, cooperable latching means fixed to the flange of the other said connector, and spring means effective between said latching member and said one of said connectors to urge said latching member into latching engagement with said cooperable latching means when said connectors are mated, wherein said spring means is fixed to said latching member, said spring means bearing directly against said peripheral flange of said one connector to urge said member into latching engagement with the cooperable latching means on the other connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
Latching mechanism as in claim 1 wherein said latching member is provided with a pair of slots which align with respective mounting holes at opposite ends of said flange on said one connector, said slots receiving respective bolts therethrough for slidably mounting said latching member against said flange, said bolts being secured to respective holes in said flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Latching mechanism as in claim 1 wherein said latching member is mounted against the mating face of said flange on said one connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Latching mechanism as in claim 1 wherein said cooperable latching means is fixed against the mating face of said flange on said other connector.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-02-03 | 1989-08-05 | 1990-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-03 | 1993-08-05 | 1994-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-03 | 1997-08-05 | 1998-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |