EP0933835A3 - Electrical connector - Google Patents

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EP0933835A3
EP0933835A3 EP99101168A EP99101168A EP0933835A3 EP 0933835 A3 EP0933835 A3 EP 0933835A3 EP 99101168 A EP99101168 A EP 99101168A EP 99101168 A EP99101168 A EP 99101168A EP 0933835 A3 EP0933835 A3 EP 0933835A3
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Prior art keywords
safety element
connector
release
connectors
latch
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EP99101168A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP0933835B1 (en
EP0933835A2 (en
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Xavier Schoenlaub
Jacques Lalange
Thierry Mezin
Jean-Pierre Picaud
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Whitaker LLC
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Whitaker LLC
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling
    • H01R13/641—Means for preventing incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect coupling; by indicating correct or full engagement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H01R13/6272—Latching means integral with the housing comprising a single latching arm
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/40—Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
    • H01R13/42—Securing in a demountable manner
    • H01R13/436—Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece or operation
    • H01R13/4361—Insertion of locking piece perpendicular to direction of contact insertion
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/50—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body
    • H01R13/501—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body comprising an integral hinge or a frangible part
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5219—Sealing means between coupling parts, e.g. interfacial seal
    • H01R13/5221—Sealing means between coupling parts, e.g. interfacial seal having cable sealing means

Abstract

A connector (2) is provided with a safety element (70) that is pivoted over a release grip portion (76), of a latching arm (74). The safety element (70) prevents inadvertent uncoupling of the connectors. The connector is supplied With the safety element (70) in the secured position. Elasticity of the latch is sufficient to allow coupling of the connectors when the safety element blocks the release portion of the latch. The connector is thus easy to couple without requiring subsequent actuation of a safety element, yet prevents inadvertent release.
EP19990101168 1998-02-03 1999-01-22 Electrical connector Expired - Lifetime EP0933835B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP19990101168 EP0933835B1 (en) 1998-02-03 1999-01-22 Electrical connector

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP98400228 1998-02-03
EP98400228 1998-02-03
EP19990101168 EP0933835B1 (en) 1998-02-03 1999-01-22 Electrical connector

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EP0933835A2 EP0933835A2 (en) 1999-08-04
EP0933835A3 true EP0933835A3 (en) 1999-08-25
EP0933835B1 EP0933835B1 (en) 2003-09-10

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DE602004008208T2 (en) 2004-01-05 2008-05-15 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Yokkaichi INTERCONNECTS
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DE102007005349A1 (en) * 2007-02-02 2008-08-07 Tyco Electronics Amp Gmbh Sealed airbag connector
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JP5985164B2 (en) * 2011-09-07 2016-09-06 矢崎総業株式会社 Connector lock structure
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FR2408232A1 (en) * 1977-11-04 1979-06-01 Souriau & Cie Electrical connector interlock sleeve surrounds electrode insulation - has flexible side claw locked in position by slide
EP0621658A2 (en) * 1993-04-21 1994-10-26 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Lock connector
EP0637102A1 (en) * 1993-07-28 1995-02-01 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Method and apparatus for visibly indicating a properly fitted connector
GB2291545A (en) * 1994-07-13 1996-01-24 Sumitomo Wall Systems Ltd Electrical connectors
EP0757411A2 (en) * 1995-08-03 1997-02-05 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Connector
EP0821441A2 (en) * 1996-07-23 1998-01-28 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Electrical connector

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2408232A1 (en) * 1977-11-04 1979-06-01 Souriau & Cie Electrical connector interlock sleeve surrounds electrode insulation - has flexible side claw locked in position by slide
EP0621658A2 (en) * 1993-04-21 1994-10-26 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Lock connector
EP0637102A1 (en) * 1993-07-28 1995-02-01 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Method and apparatus for visibly indicating a properly fitted connector
GB2291545A (en) * 1994-07-13 1996-01-24 Sumitomo Wall Systems Ltd Electrical connectors
EP0757411A2 (en) * 1995-08-03 1997-02-05 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Connector
EP0821441A2 (en) * 1996-07-23 1998-01-28 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Electrical connector

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