WO2008050183A1 - Connector with improved latch - Google Patents

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WO2008050183A1
WO2008050183A1 PCT/IB2006/054689 IB2006054689W WO2008050183A1 WO 2008050183 A1 WO2008050183 A1 WO 2008050183A1 IB 2006054689 W IB2006054689 W IB 2006054689W WO 2008050183 A1 WO2008050183 A1 WO 2008050183A1
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connector
latch member
connector housing
single latch
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Ludwig Lange
B.L.F Paagman
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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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6275—Latching arms not integral with the housing

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  • the invention relates to the field of electrical connectors. More specifically, the invention relates to a connector comprising a latch capable of latching said connector to a counterpart.
  • a connector in one aspect of the invention, comprises a connector housing and a single latch member.
  • the connector housing accommodates one or more contacts defining a mating direction of the connector.
  • the single latch member is capable of cooperating with the connector housing.
  • the single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of the single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction substantially perpendicular to said mating direction.
  • a connector in another aspect of the invention, comprises a connector housing and a single latch member.
  • the connector housing accommodates one or more contacts defining a mating direction of the connector.
  • the single latch member substantially surrounds the connector housing and is capable of cooperating with the connector housing.
  • the single latch member comprises at least one latching hook capable of latching the connector to a counterpart.
  • the single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of the single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction substantially perpendicularly to the mating direction.
  • the latching hook is structured to cooperate with the counterpart to induce the sliding motion when the connector is brought towards the counterpart in the mating direction.
  • a connector in still another aspect of the invention, comprises a connector housing and a single latch member.
  • the connector housing accommodates one or more contacts defining a mating direction of the connector.
  • the single latch member substantially surrounds the connector housing and is capable of cooperating with the connector housing.
  • the single latch member comprises at least one latching hook capable of latching the connector to a counterpart.
  • the single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of the single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction substantially perpendicularly to the mating direction.
  • the latching hook is structured to cooperate with the counterpart to induce the sliding motion when the connector is brought towards the counterpart in the mating direction.
  • the single latch member comprises a single latch spring capable of cooperating with the connector housing to provide spring force action for said single latch member in said sliding direction
  • the locking hook is attached to the counterpart automatically when it finds itself in an appropriate position.
  • a single latch member reduces the space needed for the latch.
  • the embodiment of the invention as defined in claim 2 provides the advantage that the motion of the connector into the mating direction for connection of the electrical connector to a counterpart is sufficient to induce motion of the single latch member in the sliding direction.
  • the embodiment of the invention as defined in claim 4 provides a latch member that is relatively easy to manufacture, for instance by stamping and bending a metal sheet.
  • the embodiment of claim 5 provides a mechanism for guiding the sliding motion of the single latch with respect to the connector housing.
  • the single latch member and connector housing may more generally comprise cooperating guiding structures to guide the single latch during its sliding motion with respect to the connector housing.
  • the embodiment of claim 6 provides for a reliable and safe attachment of the connector to the counterpart and allows attachment of the connector to standardized front panels.
  • the embodiment of claim 7 provides a relatively easy way for having a single latch member with a latch spring. The em- bodiment of claim 8 facilitates placement of the single latch on the connector housing.
  • a further aspect of the invention involves a latch member arranged for substantially surrounding a connector housing of a connector.
  • the latch member comprises a first wall having a first opening arranged for receiving a corresponding protruding element of said connector housing and a second wall, arranged opposite to said first wall, and optionally having a second opening arranged for receiving a corresponding protruding element of said connector housing.
  • the latch member further comprises a first side wall having a latch spring arranged for cooperating with said connector housing.
  • the latch member may further comprise the technical features of the latch member discussed above.
  • a kit of parts comprising a connector and a single latch member.
  • the connector housing is capable of accommodating one or more contacts defining a mating direction for said connector.
  • the single latch member is capable of being positioned to substantially surround said connector housing such that the single latch member cooperates with said connector housing for latching said connector to a counterpart and wherein said single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of said single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction substantially perpendicularly to said mating direction.
  • the proposed latch is capable of being positioned on the connector housing when it is closed, in particular when a slot is provided in one of the side walls of the single latch member .
  • FIG. 1 shows an illustration of a cable connector comprising a connector housing and a single latch member according to an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 1 shows an illustration of a cable connector 1 comprising a connector housing 2 having a plurality of contacts 3 provided in a contact block that define a mating direction M of the cable connector 1.
  • a single latch member 4 is provided that cooperates with the connector housing 2 for latching the cable connector 1 to a counterpart (shown in FIG. 3) .
  • the latch member 4 is depicted more clearly in FIG. 2.
  • the latch member 4 substantially surrounds the connector housing 2.
  • the latch member 4 and connector housing 2 are structured such that the latch member 4 is capable of sliding with respect to the connector housing 2 in a sliding direction S substantially perpendicular to the mating direction M of the ca- ble connector 1.
  • the latching hooks 5 project from the first and second walls 6, 7 near the side walls 8, 9.
  • the latch member 4 may be of plastic or metal.
  • a plas- tic latch member 4 contributes to the safety of the cable connector 2 as it electrically isolates an operator handling the cable connector 2 from being in contact with current carrying parts and thus prevents exposure to electrical shock.
  • a metal latch member 4 contributes to the electro- magnetic shielding performance of the cable connector 1.
  • the first and second walls 6, 7 each have an opening 11 for receiving a protruding structure 12 of the connector housing 2. Only a single protruding structure 12 is visible for the cable connector 1, shown in FIG. 1.
  • the openings 11 and protruding structures 12 provide guidance for the single latch member 4 when the latch member 4 moves sideways in the sliding direction S.
  • the length dimension of the openings 11 in the sliding direction S exceeds the corresponding length dimension of the protruding structures 12 in order to allow this motion.
  • the sin- gle latch member 4 can be positioned on the connector housing 2 using the flexibility of the latch 4 provided by the slot 10 and snapping the single latch member 4 with its opening 11 over the protruding structure 12.
  • the latch spring 13 ensures that the latching hooks 5 lock behind the panel 20 and provide for an appropriate attachment of the cable connector 1 to the panel 20.
  • a particularly advantageous embodiment of the inven- tion operates as follows.
  • the cable connector 1 is brought towards the opening 21 of the panel 20 for connection to a board connector behind this opening 21 substantially in the mating direction M.
  • the sur- faces 5A of the latching hooks 5 interact with the sides 22A of the openings 22 in the panel 20.
  • this interaction between the surfaces 5A and sides 22A results in a sliding motion of the latch member 4 in the sliding direction S, provided that the surface 5A is properly arranged.
  • the sides 22A may also be structured to induce the sideways motion of the latch member 4.
  • the latch member 4 may be manually operated by sliding it in the sliding direction S such that the latching hooks 5 no longer latch behind the panel 20. In that position, the cable connector 1 can be taken away from the panel 20.
  • the counterpart could also be another connector provided with means adapted to cooperate with a latch member similar to the one above described.
  • latch member 4 may be provided with either only one latching hook 5 or more than two, for instance with four latching hooks 5.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a connector (1) that comprises a connector housing (2) and a single latch member (4) . The con nector housing accommodates one or more contacts (3) defining a mating direction (M) of the connector. The single latch member is capable of cooperating with the connector housing. The single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow slid ing motion of the single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction (S) substantially per pendicular to said mating direction.

Description

Connector with improved latch
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
Generally, the invention relates to the field of electrical connectors. More specifically, the invention relates to a connector comprising a latch capable of latching said connector to a counterpart.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The density of electrical connectors in various fields of applications, such as in telecom industry (e.g. power supply and control) , per unit area remains to increase, whereas the room available for a single electrical connector decreases as a result of the trend towards smaller devices and the implementation of electrical devices in smaller spaces. As a consequence thereof, limited space is available for connecting and discon- necting such electrical connectors by means of latches.
Prior art latches often are arranged to rotate around a pivot point and involve complicated structures that require considerable space for handling these latches and sometimes are inconvenient to operate as such operation may lead to injuries of the hand of the operator due to sharp edges of the latch.
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an electrical connector with an improved latch to reduce the disadvantages encountered for prior art latches in electrical connectors .
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect of the invention, a connector is proposed that comprises a connector housing and a single latch member. The connector housing accommodates one or more contacts defining a mating direction of the connector. The single latch member is capable of cooperating with the connector housing. The single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of the single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction substantially perpendicular to said mating direction.
In another aspect of the invention, a connector is proposed that comprises a connector housing and a single latch member. The connector housing accommodates one or more contacts defining a mating direction of the connector. The single latch member substantially surrounds the connector housing and is capable of cooperating with the connector housing. The single latch member comprises at least one latching hook capable of latching the connector to a counterpart. The single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of the single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction substantially perpendicularly to the mating direction. The latching hook is structured to cooperate with the counterpart to induce the sliding motion when the connector is brought towards the counterpart in the mating direction.
In still another aspect of the invention, a connector is proposed that comprises a connector housing and a single latch member. The connector housing accommodates one or more contacts defining a mating direction of the connector. The single latch member substantially surrounds the connector housing and is capable of cooperating with the connector housing. The single latch member comprises at least one latching hook capable of latching the connector to a counterpart. The single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of the single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction substantially perpendicularly to the mating direction. The latching hook is structured to cooperate with the counterpart to induce the sliding motion when the connector is brought towards the counterpart in the mating direction. The single latch member comprises a single latch spring capable of cooperating with the connector housing to provide spring force action for said single latch member in said sliding direction . The sliding motion of the latch in a direction perpendicular to the mating direction for latching the electrical connector to a counterpart increase the number of options that an operator has to handle the latch. Instead of being obliged to operate a rotating latch at a particular position with respect to the pivot point, the sliding latch may be handled virtually from any position. When a latching hook of the single latch member is structured to cooperate with the counterpart to induce the sliding motion when the connector is brought towards the counterpart in the mating direction, there is no need at all to manually operate the single latch member itself directly by manual force. The motion of the connector into the mating direction for connection of the electrical connector to a counterpart is sufficient to induce motion of the single latch member in the sliding direction.
When the single latch member comprises a single latch spring capable of cooperating with the connector housing to provide spring force action for said single latch member in said sliding direction, the locking hook is attached to the counterpart automatically when it finds itself in an appropriate position. A single latch member reduces the space needed for the latch.
The embodiment of the invention as defined in claim 2 provides the advantage that the motion of the connector into the mating direction for connection of the electrical connector to a counterpart is sufficient to induce motion of the single latch member in the sliding direction.
The embodiment of the invention as defined in claim 3 provides the advantage that the locking hook is attached to the counterpart automatically when it finds itself in an appropriate position . The embodiments of the invention as defined in claims
4-8, provide for a convenient latch member. In particular, the embodiment of the invention as defined in claim 4 provides a latch member that is relatively easy to manufacture, for instance by stamping and bending a metal sheet. The embodiment of claim 5 provides a mechanism for guiding the sliding motion of the single latch with respect to the connector housing. Although claim 5 is limited to a specific implementation of a structure for guiding the latch during the sliding motion, it should be appreciated that the single latch member and connector housing may more generally comprise cooperating guiding structures to guide the single latch during its sliding motion with respect to the connector housing. The embodiment of claim 6 provides for a reliable and safe attachment of the connector to the counterpart and allows attachment of the connector to standardized front panels. The embodiment of claim 7 provides a relatively easy way for having a single latch member with a latch spring. The em- bodiment of claim 8 facilitates placement of the single latch on the connector housing.
A further aspect of the invention involves a latch member arranged for substantially surrounding a connector housing of a connector. The latch member comprises a first wall having a first opening arranged for receiving a corresponding protruding element of said connector housing and a second wall, arranged opposite to said first wall, and optionally having a second opening arranged for receiving a corresponding protruding element of said connector housing. The latch member further comprises a first side wall having a latch spring arranged for cooperating with said connector housing. The latch member may further comprise the technical features of the latch member discussed above.
In yet a further aspect of the invention a kit of parts is proposed comprising a connector and a single latch member. The connector housing is capable of accommodating one or more contacts defining a mating direction for said connector. The single latch member is capable of being positioned to substantially surround said connector housing such that the single latch member cooperates with said connector housing for latching said connector to a counterpart and wherein said single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of said single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction substantially perpendicularly to said mating direction.
The proposed latch is capable of being positioned on the connector housing when it is closed, in particular when a slot is provided in one of the side walls of the single latch member .
It should be noted that the above aspects and embodiments may be combined. The invention will be further illustrated with reference to the attached drawings, which schematically show a preferred embodiment according to the invention. It will be understood that the invention is not in any way restricted to this specific and preferred embodiment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings
FIG. 1 shows an illustration of a cable connector comprising a connector housing and a single latch member according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIGS. 2A and 2B show an illustration of the single latch member of the cable connector of FIG. 1 from different viewing points, and
FIG. 3 shows a schematic illustration of a counterpart to which the cable connector should be latched.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 shows an illustration of a cable connector 1 comprising a connector housing 2 having a plurality of contacts 3 provided in a contact block that define a mating direction M of the cable connector 1. A single latch member 4 is provided that cooperates with the connector housing 2 for latching the cable connector 1 to a counterpart (shown in FIG. 3) . The latch member 4 is depicted more clearly in FIG. 2. The latch member 4 substantially surrounds the connector housing 2. The latch member 4 and connector housing 2 are structured such that the latch member 4 is capable of sliding with respect to the connector housing 2 in a sliding direction S substantially perpendicular to the mating direction M of the ca- ble connector 1.
The latch member 4 comprises two latching hooks 5 pointing in the same direction and having a surface 5A that is arranged such that it induces the sideway motion in the sliding direction S when it cooperates with a counterpart during movement the cable connector 1 in the mating direction M, as will be explained further detail below with reference to FIG. 3. As shown in Figure 2, the latch member 4 has a first wall 6 and a second wall 7 arranged opposite to the first wall 6, whereas the first wall 6 and second wall 7 are connected by a first side wall 8. The latch member 4 is completed by a second side wall 9 that is divided by a slot 10 extending in the mating direction M of the cable connector 1 when the latch member 4 is provided on the connector housing 2.
The latching hooks 5 project from the first and second walls 6, 7 near the side walls 8, 9.
The latch member 4 may be of plastic or metal. A plas- tic latch member 4 contributes to the safety of the cable connector 2 as it electrically isolates an operator handling the cable connector 2 from being in contact with current carrying parts and thus prevents exposure to electrical shock. On the other hand, a metal latch member 4 contributes to the electro- magnetic shielding performance of the cable connector 1.
The first and second walls 6, 7 each have an opening 11 for receiving a protruding structure 12 of the connector housing 2. Only a single protruding structure 12 is visible for the cable connector 1, shown in FIG. 1. The openings 11 and protruding structures 12 provide guidance for the single latch member 4 when the latch member 4 moves sideways in the sliding direction S. The length dimension of the openings 11 in the sliding direction S exceeds the corresponding length dimension of the protruding structures 12 in order to allow this motion. The sin- gle latch member 4 can be positioned on the connector housing 2 using the flexibility of the latch 4 provided by the slot 10 and snapping the single latch member 4 with its opening 11 over the protruding structure 12.
The first side wall 8 of the single latch member 4 has an integral latch spring 13 that forces the latch member 4 in a particular position with respect to the connector housing 2 in the absence of an external force by cooperating with the connec- tor housing. The spring force action exerted by the single integral latch spring is in the sliding direction S. The presence of only a single spring 13 reduces the space required for the latch member 4 on the cable connector 1. FIG. 3 shows a schematic illustration of a counterpart
20, which in the present embodiment is represented by a panel with an opening 21 for the cable connector 1. Behind the opening
21, a board connector (not shown) connecting the cable connector 1 to a circuit board (also not shown) may be present. Apart from the opening 21, the panel 20 has additional openings 22, each having a side 22A, wherein the latching hooks 5 should latch.
In operation, the cable connector 1 may be latched to the counterpart 20 by manually moving the latch member 4 in the sliding direction. The latch member 4 can be gripped at any suitable position. When the locking hooks 5 pass the openings
22, the latch spring 13 ensures that the latching hooks 5 lock behind the panel 20 and provide for an appropriate attachment of the cable connector 1 to the panel 20.
A particularly advantageous embodiment of the inven- tion, however, operates as follows. The cable connector 1 is brought towards the opening 21 of the panel 20 for connection to a board connector behind this opening 21 substantially in the mating direction M. At one stage, when a portion of the cable connector 1 already protrudes through the opening 21, the sur- faces 5A of the latching hooks 5 interact with the sides 22A of the openings 22 in the panel 20. When the motion of the cable connector 1 in the mating direction M is continued, this interaction between the surfaces 5A and sides 22A results in a sliding motion of the latch member 4 in the sliding direction S, provided that the surface 5A is properly arranged. Of course, the sides 22A may also be structured to induce the sideways motion of the latch member 4. For instance each surface 5A is at an angle with respect to the mating direction M, so as to interact with a side 22A and so as to move the latch member 4 along the sliding direction S. Then, each latching hook 5 is moved towards the other side 22B opposite to the side 22A with which the surface 5A is engaged. Thus, the motion of the latch member 4 during connection of the cable connector 1 requires no direct manual activation of the latch member 4 itself, which is particularly convenient when limited space is available for direction manipulation of the latch member 4. When the sliding of the surfaces 5A of the latching hooks 5 terminate, further motion of the cable connector 1 in the mating direction M results in locking of the latching hooks 5 behind the panel 20 as a result of the spring force action of the single latch spring 13. For disconnection of the cable connector 1 from the counterpart 20, the latch member 4 may be manually operated by sliding it in the sliding direction S such that the latching hooks 5 no longer latch behind the panel 20. In that position, the cable connector 1 can be taken away from the panel 20. It should be noted that the counterpart could also be another connector provided with means adapted to cooperate with a latch member similar to the one above described.
It should also be noted that the latch member 4 may be provided with either only one latching hook 5 or more than two, for instance with four latching hooks 5.
The invention may be used for other type of connectors than cable connectors. The man skilled in the art can easily derive for instance board connectors with a latch member as described above.

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1. A connector (1) comprising:
- a connector housing (2) having one or more contacts (3) defining a mating direction (M) for said connector, and
- a single latch member (4) cooperating with said connector housing for latching said connector to a counterpart (20), wherein said single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of said single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction (S) substantially perpendicular to said mating direction.
2. The connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein said single latch member (4) comprises at least one latching element (5) for latching said connector to said counterpart (20) and wherein said latching element is structured to cooperate with said counterpart to induce said sliding motion.
3. The connector (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said single latch member (4) comprises a single latch spring (13) capable of cooperating with said connector housing (2) to provide spring force action for said single latch member in said sliding direction (S) .
4. The connector (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said single latch member (4) has a first wall (6), a second wall (7) arranged opposite to said first wall, and first and second sidewalls (8, 9) substantially surrounding said connector housing (2) and wherein at least one of said first and second side walls connects said first wall and said second wall.
5. The connector (1) according to claim 4, wherein at least one of said first wall (6) and said second wall (7) comprise an opening (11) or protruding structure capable of cooperating with a corresponding protruding structure (12) or respectively opening of a corresponding wall of said connector housing (2) and wherein a length dimension of said opening (11) in said sliding direction (S) exceeds a corresponding length dimension of said protruding structure (12).
6. The connector (1) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a first latching hook (5) extends from said first wall (6) near said first side wall (9) and a second latching hook (5) extends from said second wall (7) near said second side wall (8) .
7. The connector (1) according to one of claims 4 to 6, wherein said first side wall (8) comprises an integral latch spring (13) capable of cooperating with a corresponding wall of said connector housing (2).
8. The connector (1) according to one of claims 4 to 7, wherein said second side wall (9) comprises a slot (10) dividing said second side wall.
9. The connector (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said single latch member (4) comprises at least two latching hooks (5) pointing in the same direction.
10. A connector (1) comprising:
- a connector housing (2) having one or more contacts (3) defining a mating direction (M) for said connector, and
- a single latch member (4) substantially surrounding and cooperating with said connector housing and comprising at least one latching hook (5) capable of latching said connector to a counterpart (20), wherein said single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of said single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction (S) substantially perpendicularly to said mating direction and wherein said latching hook is structured to cooperate with said counterpart to induce said sliding motion when said connector is brought towards said counterpart in said mating direction.
11. A connector (1) comprising - a connector housing (2) having one or more contacts (3) defining a mating direction (M) for said connector, and
- a single latch member (4) substantially surrounding and cooperating with said connector housing and comprising at least one latching hook (5) capable of latching said connector to a counterpart (20), wherein said single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of said single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction (S) substantially perpendicularly to said mating direction and wherein said latching hook is structured to cooperate with said counterpart to induce said sliding motion when said connector is brought towards said counterpart in said mating direction and wherein said single latch member comprises a single latch spring (13) capable of cooperating with said connector housing to provide spring force action for said single latch member in said sliding direction.
12. A latch member (4) arranged for substantially surrounding a connector housing (2) of a connector (1), said latch member comprising:
- a first wall (6) having a first opening (11) arranged for receiving a corresponding protruding element (12) of said connector housing;
- a second wall (7), arranged opposite to said first wall and optionally having a second opening arranged for receiving a corresponding protruding element of said connector housing;
- a first side wall (8) comprising a latch spring (13) arranged for cooperating with said connector housing.
13. The latch member (4) according to claim 12, wherein said latch member is structured according to one or more of the claims 4-8.
14. A kit of parts comprising: - a connector (1) comprising a connector housing (2) capable of accommodating one or more contacts (3) defining a mating direction for said connector, and
- a single latch member (4) capable of being positioned to substantially surround said connector housing such that the sin- gle latch member cooperates with said connector housing for latching said connector to a counterpart (20) and wherein said single latch member and connector housing are structured to allow sliding motion of said single latch member with respect to said connector housing in a sliding direction (S) substantially perpendicularly to said mating direction.
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