Abstract: A low-profile locking clip is installable on a surface-mount header of a printed circuit board to secure one or more inserted plug connectors in mating engagement with the surface-mount header to prevent unintended loosening and disconnection. The locking clip comprises a plurality of catch members that engage with respective lead pins of the surface-mount header and a top wall that includes one or more recesses for receiving a detent tab on a corresponding plug connector to prevent withdrawal of the plug connector.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 2009
Date of Patent:
June 29, 2010
Assignee:
Curbell Electronics Inc.
Inventors:
Edward A. Wilkolaski, Christopher P. Camacho