US6146183A
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Lock structure
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1999-11-10
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Granted: 2000-11-14
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Expires: 2019-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A lock structure of the invention includes a lock arm 9 and a cancellation arm 19 both of which are supported on a base member 7. The lock arm 9 is pivotally supported resiliently on the base member 7 through first leg portions 11, and a retaining portion 15 for engagement with a mating member is formed at a distal end 17 of the lock arm. The cancellation arm 19 is pivotally supported resiliently on the base member 7 through second leg portions 21, and one end portion of the cancellation arm extends from the leg portion 21 in a direction toward the retaining portion 17, and is connected to the lock arm 9 while the other end portion of the cancellation arm extends from the leg portion 21 in a direction away from the retaining portion 17.
Inventors
- 👤 Keishi Jinno
- 👤 Shigeru Tanaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6271; H01R13/6272
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A connector with a lock structure comprising: a connector housing: a lock arm and a cancellation arm both of which are supported on a base member of said connector housing, said lock arm being pivotally supported resiliently on said base member through a first leg portion, said lock arm including: a retaining portion for engagement with a mating member, said retaining portion being formed at a distal end of said lock arm; and said cancellation arm being pivotally supported resiliently on said base member through a second leg portion, and one end portion of said cancellation arm extending from said second leg portion in a direction toward said retaining portion, and being connected to said lock arm while the other end portion of said cancellation arm extending from said second leg portion in a direction away from said retaining portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A connector with a lock structure comprising: a connector housing: a lock arm and a cancellation arm both of which are supported on a base member of said connector housing, said lock arm being pivotally supported resiliently on said base member through a first leg portion, said lock arm including: a retaining portion for engagement with a mating member, said retaining portion being formed at a distal end of said lock arm; and said cancellation arm being pivotally supported resiliently on said base member through a second leg portion, and one end portion of said cancellation arm extending from said second leg portion in a direction toward said retaining portion, and being connected to said lock arm while the other end portion of said cancellation arm extending from said second leg portion in a direction away from said retaining portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
130 words
A lock structure comprising: a lock arm and a cancellation arm both of which are supported on a base member, said lock arm being pivotally supported resiliently on said base member through a first leg portion, said lock arm including: a retaining portion for engagement with a mating member, said retaining portion being formed at a distal end of said lock arm; and said cancellation arm being pivotally supported resiliently on said base member through a second leg portion, and one end portion of said cancellation arm extending from said second leg portion in a direction toward said retaining portion, and being connected to said lock arm while the other end portion of said cancellation arm extending from said second leg portion in a direction away from said retaining portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
130 words
A lock structure comprising: a lock arm and a cancellation arm both of which are supported on a base member, said lock arm being pivotally supported resiliently on said base member through a first leg portion, said lock arm including: a retaining portion for engagement with a mating member, said retaining portion being formed at a distal end of said lock arm; and said cancellation arm being pivotally supported resiliently on said base member through a second leg portion, and one end portion of said cancellation arm extending from said second leg portion in a direction toward said retaining portion, and being connected to said lock arm while the other end portion of said cancellation arm extending from said second leg portion in a direction away from said retaining portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lock structure according to claim 1, in which said lock arm, said cancellation arm and said base member are molded integrally with one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lock structure according to claim 1, in which said second leg portion is disposed closer to said retaining portion than said first leg portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lock structure according to claim 4, in which said lock arm, said cancellation arm and said base member are molded integrally with one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lock structure according to claim 1, in which said second leg portion is smaller in thickness than said first leg portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lock structure according to claim 6, in which said lock arm, said cancellation arm and said base member are molded integrally with one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lock structure according to claim 6, in which said second leg portion is disposed closer to said retaining portion than said first leg portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lock structure according to claim 8, in which said lock arm, said cancellation arm and said base member are molded integrally with one another.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-11-14 | 2004-05-15 | 2004-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-11-14 | 2008-05-15 | 2008-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-11-14 | 2012-05-15 | 2012-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |