Latching mechanism for an electrical connector

- Amphenol Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, bottom, left side perspective view of a latching mechanism for an electrical connector with environmental structure shown;

FIG. 2 is a front, top, right side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear, top, left side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear, bottom, right side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken lines in the figures show portions of the latching mechanism for an electrical connector and environmental structure that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a latching mechanism for an electrical connector, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1128596
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 28, 2023
Date of Patent: Jun 2, 2026
Assignee: Amphenol Corporation (Wallingford, CT)
Inventor: Shyam Xavier (Kochi)
Primary Examiner: Justin M Jonaitis
Assistant Examiner: Bria' L Simmons-Holloway
Application Number: 29/923,346
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Connector, Conductor Or Housing Therefor (10) (D13/133)