US5100339A
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Electrical connector structure
Assignee: Hirose Electric Co Ltd
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Filing: 1991-05-10
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Granted: 1992-03-31
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Expires: 2011-05-10
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector structure (1) includes a connector socket (2) having a plug receiving opening (4) and a lock recess (5); a connector plug (3) having a plug block (13) to be fitted into the plug receiving opening for making electrical connection; a lock mechanism (14) provided on a front surface (13a) of the connector plug for engagement with the lock recess for assuring the connection; the lock mechanism including a lock arm (15) with its free end (15a) having a slit (17); and a key member (20) extending into the slit from the front surface of the plug block.
Inventors
- 👤 Kensaku Sato
- 👤 Akira Shirai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6271; H01R13/6272; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An electrical connector structure comprising: a connector socket having a plug receiving opening and a lock recess; a connector plug having a plug block to be fitted into said plug receiving opening for making electrical connection; a lock mechanism provided on a front surface of said connector plug for engagement with said lock recess for assuring said connection; extending downwardly from an upper central portion of said front surface and having a free end with a slit extending between front and rear faces of said free end; and a key member extending into said slit from a lower central portion of said front surface of said plug block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An electrical connector structure comprising: a connector socket having a plug receiving opening and a lock recess; a connector plug having a plug block to be fitted into said plug receiving opening for making electrical connection; a lock mechanism provided on a front surface of said connector plug for engagement with said lock recess for assuring said connection; extending downwardly from an upper central portion of said front surface and having a free end with a slit extending between front and rear faces of said free end; and a key member extending into said slit from a lower central portion of said front surface of said plug block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
An electrical connector structure comprising: a connector socket having a plug receiving opening and a lock recess; a connector plug having a plug block to be fitted into said plug receiving opening for making electrical connection; a lock mechanism provided on a front surface of said connector plug for engagement with said lock recess for assuring said connection; said lock mechanism including a lock arm with a free end having a slit; a key member extending into said slit from said front surface of said plug block; and said lock recess having a lock arm recess and a pair of engaging shoulders across said lock arm recess for engagement with engaging projections on said lock arm, thereby assuring said connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
An electrical connector structure comprising: a connector socket having a plug receiving opening and a lock recess; a connector plug having a plug block to be fitted into said plug receiving opening for making electrical connection; a lock mechanism provided on a front surface of said connector plug for engagement with said lock recess for assuring said connection; said lock mechanism including a lock arm with a free end having a slit; a key member extending into said slit from said front surface of said plug block; and said lock recess having a lock arm recess and a pair of engaging shoulders across said lock arm recess for engagement with engaging projections on said lock arm, thereby assuring said connection.
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) | 1995-03-31 | 1995-09-30 | 1996-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-31 | 1999-09-30 | 2000-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-31 | 2003-09-30 | 2004-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |