US4681387A
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Latch connector
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1986-11-21
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Granted: 1987-07-21
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Expires: 2006-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A latch connector for releasably connecting a male connector provided withlural male terminals and a female connector provided with plural female terminals. The connector includes a handle member cooperating with the latch member to effect disconnection of a pair of electrical connectors.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert W. Paddock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A latch connector for releasably securing a pair of electrical connectors together comprising: a. a latch connector body including a base portion having holes therein for receiving pin conductors of a first of said pair of connectors therethrough; b. a pair of upstanding end latch portions extending from said base portion and having hook portions at the distal ends thereof for engagement with the second of said pair of connectors for retention of said connectors in secured relation; c. said end latch portions having a groove therethrough extending from said base portion and terminating intermediate said base portion and said hook portion, and, an angled circular opening extending transversely through said end latch portions and in communication with said groove; and d. unlatching means disposed in each of said angled circular openings and cooperating with said upstanding end latch portions to effect disconnection of said latch connector from said second of said pair of electrical connectors, by flexing said end latch portions for release of said hook portions from said second of said pair of connectors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A latch connector for releasably securing a pair of electrical connectors together comprising: a. a latch connector body including a base portion having holes therein for receiving pin conductors of a first of said pair of connectors therethrough; b. a pair of upstanding end latch portions extending from said base portion and having hook portions at the distal ends thereof for engagement with the second of said pair of connectors for retention of said connectors in secured relation; c. said end latch portions having a groove therethrough extending from said base portion and terminating intermediate said base portion and said hook portion, and, an angled circular opening extending transversely through said end latch portions and in communication with said groove; and d. unlatching means disposed in each of said angled circular openings and cooperating with said upstanding end latch portions to effect disconnection of said latch connector from said second of said pair of electrical connectors, by flexing said end latch portions for release of said hook portions from said second of said pair of connectors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein each said unlatching means includes a handle member having an end portion in the shape of a ball and a shaft portion extending therefrom each said ball disposed in a respective circular opening for movement down said groove to provide for flexing of said end latch portions and release of said hook portions from said second of said pair of connectors responsive to application of a pulling force on said handle members of said unlatching means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as in claim 2 wherein said latch connector and said handle member is plastic.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-07-20 | 1991-01-19 | 1991-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-20 | 1995-01-19 | 1995-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-07-20 | 1999-01-19 | 1999-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |