Abstract: An electrical connector for particular use in the data communications industry includes an improved latching mechanism for engagement with a like electrical connector or with an apertured panel of a terminal box or the like. The latching mechanism includes a movable arm pivotally mounted integrally with the housing of the connector. The arm comprises a latch on the front end facing the mating end of the connector. A lever captively supported on the housing includes a cam for engagement in a first position with a cam surface on the back portion of the movable arm to dispose the arm in an inclined relation with the latch located closely adjacent the housing so that the latch may be placed for connection another component. When the lever is slid to a second position, a locking spacer thereon engages the front portion of the arm to move the latch away from the housing and cause engagement of the latch with the other component.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a housing for a D-shell connector that comprises two housing parts that snap and lock securely together and can later be separated without the use of tools. In addition, the housing has an integral strain relief cable clamp. Internal or external latching arms capable of latching to more than one connector configuration are easily and quickly combined or charged with the basic connector housing, and one latching arm can simultaneously latch a holding to a mating connector housing and to a cutout in a chassis or panel.

Abstract: A one-piece clip defines a receptacle for receiving a ribbon cable connector. Spring 10 tabs are provided at ends of the clip for permitting insertion and retention of the clip within a rectangular slot of a panel. The cable connector is insertable into the receptacle of the clip and the clip is insertable into the back panel by hand and without the need for any tools.

Abstract: A novel electrical connector structure having integrally molded plastic construction with a first premold core and a second integrally molded external shell separated by metallic foil or stamping. Plastic spring-clips of integral plastic formation are also provided with dual notches thereon one for direct engagement with a matching connector and the other a mounting panel or bracket. Concurrent connection of the connector to a matching connector and to a panel or bracket is made possible in which the matching connector is independently attachable or detachable from the connector with respect to said panel or bracket. The spring-clips are of such a compressible configuration such that when compressed the spring-clip deforms or deflects from its original configuration, and upon release of external pressure, it tends to revert back to its original disposition.

Abstract: A lock pin for mounting a board-mount type connector on a board is formed of an elastic material and comprises an upper lateral arm, a pair of spaced long central legs respectively extending downwardly from the center of the upper lateral arm and a pair of spaced short outside legs respectively extending downwardly from the upper lateral arm along the outsides of the central legs. The central legs are adapted to be inserted into a lock pin mounting opening formed at one member of the connector from the upper surface side of the one member to project from the lower surface side of the one member over a considerable length and be inserted into a lock pin inserting opening of the board. The central legs are respectively formed at the lower ends thereof with side projections to be engaged with the periphery of the lock pin inserting opening.