Abstract: A multi-part hood construction for use with electrical connectors is provided which receives a first plug or receptacle connector in desired encompassed relation hereby conductor terminations of such connector are protectively covered. Opposed parts of said hood construction have mounted therein means for detachably securing such first connector-hood assembly in interlocking engagement with a second connector which intermates with the first connector. Such securing means may comprise pivotal latches or screws.

Abstract: A hood construction for an electrical connector is provided having latching detent portions disposed on opposed end portions of the hood side walls. The detent portions are resiliently spread apart by connector interlocking portions in the course of effecting a secure snap interengagement. In one mode of hood-connector engagement a connector end is received in a slotted hood end portion whereafter the opposed connector end is pivoted into a snap-in engagement.

Abstract: A connector receptacle body has resilient latches in opposed end portions of the skirt-like body portion which extends between such latches. A connector plug body having a receptacle-receiving skirt portion is provided at opposed skirt ends with latch-receiving openings into which the receptacle latches may resiliently snap for purposes of interlocking said connector receptacle and plug into a connector assembly. In the course of disengaging the connector receptacle and plug, one or both latches are pushed inwardly and the receptacle and plug pulled apart. Metal contact mating portions encompassed by said connector skirts are urged into snug electrical engagement and said skirts telescopically engage when said connectors are in the interlocked condition.