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US6132231A
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Lock device for electrical connector
Assignee: Hirose Electric Co Ltd
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Filing: 1997-11-19
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Granted: 2000-10-17
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Expires: 2017-11-19
Abstract
Abstract The lock member 6 is provided with a resilient arm 7 flexible in a plane parallel to the side faces of a housing body 2. A hook portion 8 is provided on the free end of the resilient arm 7. A cam follower 10 is provided on the resilient arm 7 for receiving a force from the release knob. The resilient arm 7 is guided by a guide face 5A so that it is flexible only in a plane parallel to the side face of the housing body. A cam section 13 with a tapered edge 10A is provided on the resilient arm 7 so that when the release knob 11 is squeezed, the cam section 13 presses the cam follower 10 downwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 Akio Suzuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6275; H01R13/629; H01R13/633
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A lock device for an electrical connector, comprising: a housing having a housing body and a rectangular cylindrical section which has upper, bottom, and side faces extending forwardly from said housing body for fit into a mating connector and at least one guide face parallel to said faces; at least one lock member provided in said housing body having a resilient arm comprising a free end; a hook portion provided on said free end so as to normally project from said upper face of said rectangular cylindrical section for engagement with said mating connector; at least one release means for flexing said lock member so as to bring said hook portion into a retreated position; a cam follower provided on said resilient arm for receiving a force from said release means; and a cam section provided on said release means so that when said release means is squeezed, said cam section presses said cam follower and flexes said hook portion in a direction different from a direction of movement of said release means for release of said lock member from said mating connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A lock device for an electrical connector, comprising: a housing having a housing body and a rectangular cylindrical section which has upper, bottom, and side faces extending forwardly from said housing body for fit into a mating connector and at least one guide face parallel to said faces; at least one lock member provided in said housing body having a resilient arm comprising a free end; a hook portion provided on said free end so as to normally project from said upper face of said rectangular cylindrical section for engagement with said mating connector; at least one release means for flexing said lock member so as to bring said hook portion into a retreated position; a cam follower provided on said resilient arm for receiving a force from said release means; and a cam section provided on said release means so that when said release means is squeezed, said cam section presses said cam follower and flexes said hook portion in a direction different from a direction of movement of said release means for release of said lock member from said mating connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A lock device for an electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein said cam follower is curved to form a sloping face and said cam section has a front end tapered such that said cam section rides up said cam follower when said release means is squeezed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A lock device for an electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein a part of said housing body prevents said hook portion and said lock member from moving in said direction of said movement of said release means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A lock device for an electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein said lock member and said hook portion are flexed along said guide face in a plane parallel to said side faces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPH07249453A
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US5558534A
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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) | 2003-10-17 | 2004-04-17 | 2004-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-17 | 2008-04-17 | 2008-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-17 | 2012-04-17 | 2012-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |