Abstract: Latching mechanisms for pluggable electronic devices when received within a host cage of a host device. In one example embodiment, the host cage is configured to be connected to a host printed circuit board and configured to at least partially surround a host connector. The host cage includes a pair of inwardly biased leaf springs that extend toward the host connector and thereby engage with the latching mechanism of the pluggable electronic module in order to secure the pluggable electronic module within the host cage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking apparatus for reversibly locking a plug-type connector housing (1) with a mating plug housing (2) provided for this purpose, wherein the locking apparatus (9, 9?, 9?) has at least one locking arm (15, 15?, 15?, 20, 20?, 20?), wherein the at least one locking arm (15, 15?, 15?, 20, 20?, 20?) in turn comprises at least one receptacle (16, 16?, 16?, 17, 17?, 17?), which interacts with bearing pins (18) integrally formed on the plug-type connector housing (1) and the mating plug housing (2) in such a way that the plug-type connector housing (1) and the mating plug housing are pressed against one another, wherein the at least one locking arm (15, 15?, 15?, 20, 20?, 20?) consists of an elastomeric material.

Abstract: A safety receptacle for power cord includes a main body, a positioning plate, and a sheath. The positioning plate is fixed to the main body, having an elastically swayable active section. The sheath is movably sheathes the main body. The main body, the sheath, and the active section are formed with corresponding insertion holes and aperture. When the plug is inserted in the receptacle, the conductive pin of the plug is clutched by the active section so as to prohibiting slack of the plug. Additionally, the active section contacts the conductive pin by point contact, so that little dust would be produced by abrasion of the active section and the conductive pin. Without the piled dust, ignition is prevented. Safety of the receptacle is then improved.

Abstract: A header-side holding metal fitting is provided with lock piece portions, which are movable in a width direction X of a connector 1 (a header housing 21) relative to a connection piece (a base portion) of the header-side holding metal fitting. A socket-side holding metal fitting is provided with lock holes (lock portions) which are lockable to the lock piece portions.

Abstract: An receptacle comprises a body, a plurality of terminals and a cage; a front end of the cage is formed with a mating cavity provided around a tongue and a receiving cavity positioned above and communicated to the mating cavity, and a transverse width of the receiving cavity is smaller than a transverse width of the mating cavity, the cage comprises a top plate, the top plate is provided with a receiving groove which is opened at a front end thereof, the top plate is bent rearwardly and extend to form bent portions from both sides of the receiving groove, respectively, the two bent portions extend rearwardly to from a locking portion, the locking portion is used for engaging the hook of the plug, the receiving cavity is formed between the locking portion and the top plate.

Abstract: A connector includes a terminal, a connector housing to which the terminal is inserted, and a lance provided inside the connector housing. When the terminal is inserted, the lance comes into sliding contact with the terminal, thereby being bent, and a locking portion of the lance returned by elasticity is engaged with an engaging portion of the terminal, whereby the terminal is prevented from falling out toward the rear side. At a lateral side portion of the lance, a protruding piece is provided, and at a side edge in the width direction of a peripheral wall of a box portion of the terminal, a rib is provided. When the terminal is inserted, before the peripheral wall of the box portion comes into sliding contact with the engaging portion of the lance, the rib comes into sliding contact with the protruding piece, thereby bending the lance.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a cable connector (1) for electrically connecting an electric vehicle to a charging apparatus, wherein the cable connector (1) is designed to form an electric connection to a device connector (2) associated with the electric vehicle or the charging apparatus, the cable connector (1) has a latching means (4) which is designed in such a manner that a pair of cable connectors (1) and device connectors (2) connected to each other can be latched to each other by means of the latching means (4), and the cable connector (1) has a counter-contour (10) which is designed in such a manner that a locking means (8) associated with the device connector (2) for locking the latching means (4) against being unlatched can be prevented from being unlocked by the counter-contour (10).

Abstract: A terminal pair 1 includes: a pair of terminals 2a, 2b; a plurality of locking portions 7; and a plurality of lock-receiving portions 8a, 8b. Each of the terminals includes: a shield fixing portion 3 to which the shielded wire 20 is attached; and an attaching portion 5 continued to the shield fixing portion 3 and attached to a vehicle body panel 4 by overlapping with the vehicle body panel 4 and fastening to the vehicle body panel 4 with a bolt 9. The locking projections 7 are provided on the attaching portion 5 of one terminal 2a of the pair of terminals 2a, 2b. The lock-receiving projections 8a, 8b are provided on the attaching portion 5 of the other terminal 2b, and locked by the locking portions 7.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating seat and a terminal module embedded with a plurality of first terminals. The terminal module includes an insulating body, the first terminals includes body portions embedded in the insulating body, mating portions extending from the body portions and leg portions extending from the insulating body. The insulating body integrally defines mound portions snugly surrounding the leg portions one by one at a joint of the insulating body and the leg portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a direct plug-in element comprising: a plug housing (3), a direct contact (4) with a contact tongue (5), the contact tongue (5) having at least one contact section (50) for directly contacting an exposed contact area on a counterpart, and a catch device (6) for an interlocked connection between the plug housing (3) and the direct contact (4), in order to retain the direct contact (4) in the plug housing (3), the direct contact (4) being arranged in the plug housing (3), the contact tongue (5) having a first and second flat side (52, 53) and a first and second narrow side (54, 55), the catch device (6) comprising a first catch element (60) on the direct contact (4) and a second catch element (61) formed on the plug housing (3) complementary to the first catch element (60), the first catch element (60) being arranged on one of the flat sides (52, 53) of the direct contact (4), and the contact section (50) being arranged on one of the narrow sides (54, 55)of the contact tongue (5).

Abstract: A device is provided for contact and attachment of an electrical component, such as in a motor vehicle. The contact and attachment are in a substantially flat region of a support element. The device comprises a plurality of clips. One side of the clips being configured to be at least partially inserted into at least one recess in the support element.

Abstract: A side clip has a clip base attached to a socket connector and a first clip member and a second clip member extending from the clip base. The first clip member has a terminal for attaching to a printed circuit board. The second clip member is spaced in parallel from the first member and connected to the first clip member by a distal segment to form an opening. A side retainer has a retainer base having first and second ends and first, second, third, and fourth retainer members extending vertically from the retainer base. The first retainer member fits a hole on a board held by the side clip. The second retainer member is located at the first end and has an inward hook. The fourth retainer member is located on the second end and has an outward hook.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector in an electric vehicle charger, and more particularly, to a connector in an electric vehicle charger, in which a structure thereof is improved for simplifying the same, minimizing a number of components, enabling to secure reliability in stages of mounting, charging, and coupling/decoupling, and improving durability, a water proof performance, and user's convenience.

Abstract: A holding member and system including a first holding member and a second holding member, wherein each of the first holding member and the second holding member are coupled to opposite sides of a load plate of a socket. A holding member includes a body including a pair of arms extending from a first side of the body and spaced to accommodate a portion of an integrated circuit chip package therebetween and at least one clip extending from a second side opposite the first side. Also, a method including coupling an integrated circuit chip package to a first holding member and a second holding member, wherein the first holding member is coupled to a first side of a load plate of a socket and the second holding member is coupled to a second side of the load plate; and inserting the package into a socket of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical connection device comprises a receptacle connector which comprises a first insulative housing, a guide frame and a plug connector which comprises a second insulative housing. The first insulative housing has a mounting portion and a mating portion protruding from the mounting portion. The guide frame is assembled with the receptacle connector, and comprises a frame body, a female latch unit and a stopping block. The frame body is assembled to the mounting portion of the first insulative housing and has an opening to allow the mating portion to pass through. The female latch unit and the stopping block protrude from the frame body respectively and are positioned at opposite two sides and spaced apart from the mating portion to together define a mating space. The second insulative housing has a housing body and a male latch unit formed at one side of the housing body and engaged with the female latch unit.

Abstract: A quick-detachable modular jack and face panel mounting structure includes a face panel, an inner positioning frame mounted at the back side of the face panel for holding multiple modular jacks in the face panel in a row, a limiter plate vertically movably mounted in the inner positioning frame, and control rods held down in the inner positioning frame by the limiter plate to lock the modular jacks and respectively horizontally movable to unlock the respective modular jacks.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of contacts retained in the housing, and a shielding attached to the housing. The housing defines a bottom wall, two opposite side walls, two end walls, and a mating tongue disposed in a mating cavity surrounded by the side walls and end walls. The plurality of contacts is arranged in the mating tongue and includes a grounding contact having a soldering portion thereof. The shielding plate defines a soldering leg having a receiving slot therein, the soldering portion passes through the receiving slot to extend out of the housing, which is propitious to make soldering pads of the electrical connector disposed in a same planar and is suitable for miniaturization.

Abstract: A connector includes a spring portion, a lock member and a movable member. When the movable member is forced to be moved from a non-operation position to an operation position, an operation portion of the movable member operates an operated portion of the lock member to move a lock portion of the lock member from a lock position to an unlock position. When the movable member is held at the operation position, a front end of the spring portion presses a pressed portion of the movable member to move the movable member towards the non-operation position. When the movable member is released, the movable member is moved back from the operation position to the non-operation position so that the operation portion stops to operate the operated portion to move the lock portion back to the lock position.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a plug connector (1) for electrically connecting an electric vehicle to a charging device, wherein the plug connector (1) is designed to establish an electrical connection to a second plug connector which is associated with the electric vehicle or the charging device, the plug connector (1) has an actuator (6), which can be driven by an electrical pulse, for locking or unlocking the plug connector (1), and the plug connector (1) has an energy source (7) for generating the electrical pulse. This has the enormous advantage that, in the event of a loss of power, in particular in the charging device or a rechargeable battery which is associated with the electric vehicle, plug connectors (1) which are connected to one another can be unlocked.

Abstract: A power supply module includes a sidewall, a socket detachably mounted to the sidewall, and a latch rotatably connected to the sidewall. An opening is defined in the sidewall. The socket includes a base engaging in the opening, and a mounting plate abutting an outer surface of the sidewall. A block is formed on the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent to a side of the opening, to abut a first side of the mounting plate. The latch is capable of being rotated to abut a second side of the mounting plate opposite to the first side.

Abstract: An electronic connector includes a body and a fixing member penetrating through the body. A fastening section of the fixing member is inserted in the body, and an extending section of the fixing member protrudes from the body. The fastening section withstands a block portion of the body toward the extending section inside the body. In this way, when the electronic connector is assembled with a circuit board, the body of the electronic connector is fixed to the circuit board by the fastening section of the fixing member, for avoiding the body separating from the fixing member.

Abstract: Connector (100) with locking components (107) about a peripheral section of the connector. The locking components extend in an axial direction engage with the connector (100) at a first end and engage with a connecting part (201) at an opposite locking end with a locking profile (109). A radial locking movement of the locking end is provided by an axial movement of an actuation sleeve (113). The locking components (107) are arranged to pivot in a substantially radial direction, about their section of engagement with the connector (100), into and out of a locking position. The connector (100) comprises guiding plates (111) between the locking components (107) in the area of their locking ends. The guiding plates exhibit protective faces (111a) that extend further radially inwards than the locking profile (109) of the locking components (107) when the latter are in the outwardly pivoted position.

Abstract: An improved electrical connector retainer employs a shell having a cavity. A pair of mated electrical connectors are received within the cavity and at least a portion of an upper wall of the shell is deflected towards a lower wall of the shell. The shell is configured to retain the upper wall in the deflected position, maintaining the pair of connectors in the mated position.

Abstract: A connector includes a pair of mating portions positioned side-by-side and each mating portion includes a pair of mating blades that are supported in vertical arrangement within the respective mating portion. A retainer can hold together the housing portions that form the mating portions. The retained can include a latching member that is configured to be translated in a vertical direction. An actuator can be translated in a horizontal direction, the horizontal translation causing the latching member to translate in the vertical direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembled component includes a first attachment connector for attaching to a first circuit board member; a second attachment connector for attaching to a second circuit member; and an intermediate connector that is provided between the first attachment connector and the second attachment connector. The intermediate connector has conducting terminals in the housing. The first attachment connector and the second attachment connector have first receiving terminals and second receiving terminals. Each conducting terminal has a first contact section; a second contact section; and a joining section. An elastic cylindrical member is made of metal and can elastically deform in the radial direction so as to allow movement of the first contact section and the second contact section. The elastic cylindrical member contacts with the first contact section and the first receiving terminal or the second contact section and the second receiving terminal.

Abstract: The electric connector includes a housing including a groove into which a terminal is inserted, and a first engagement portion engageable to a first engagement section formed at the terminal, a rear holder including a second engagement portion engageable to a second engagement section formed at the terminal, the rear holder being formed integral with the housing such that the rear holder is rotatable at one end thereof relative to the housing, and a connector system for detachably fixing the housing and the rear holder to each other when the rear holder rotates onto the housing.

Abstract: A connector is selectably mateable with a first mating connector and a second mating connector. The first mating connector has a first interface and two lock portions. The second mating connector has a second interface. The connector comprises a shell. The shell has a standard portion, a modified portion and two coupling portions. The standard portion corresponds to both the first interface and the second interface. The modified portion and the coupling portions correspond not to the first interface but to the second interface. The modified portion is apart from the standard portion in an up-down direction. The coupling portion couples the standard portion and the modified portion. The shell is formed with two lock holes. The lock hole extends from the standard portion to the coupling portion. The lock holes receive the lock portions when the connector is mated with the first mating connector.

Abstract: A clip assembly includes a first clip comprising two opposing contact surfaces connected by a U-shaped hinge, where each of the two opposing contact surfaces has protruding flanges with teeth for engaging a surface inserted between the flanges. The clip assembly further includes a second clip comprising two opposing contact surfaces connected by a U-shaped hinge, wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has protruding flanges with teeth for engaging a surface inserted between the flanges. The clip assembly also includes a wire connected to the first clip at one end of the wire and to the second clip at another end of the wire.

Abstract: A terminal block arrangement includes a plurality of generally rectangular terminal blocks having vertical parallel side walls, vertical end walls, and horizontal top and bottom walls, a connecting arrangement connecting said terminal blocks in contiguous side-by-side stacked relation, thereby to define a terminal block assembly in which at least portions of the terminal block top and bottom walls are exposed, and a fastening arrangement for fastening the bottom portion of the terminal block assembly to a fixed support. In a first embodiment, the fastening arrangement includes vertically displaceable end support members arranged at each end of the terminal block assembly, each support member having pairs of support feet arranged for connection with the fixed support. In a second embodiment, an adapter plate is secured to the fixed support, and the terminal block assembly is fastened to the adapter plate.

Abstract: A card connector includes a housing that houses a card provided with a terminal member, a connection terminal that attaches to the housing and contacts the terminal member of the card, a cover member that attaches to the housing and forms a card housing space between the housing, wherein the cover member is provided with a locking member to lock the card housed within the card housing space; the locking member is a leaf spring member with a cantilever form, and provides a locking main body part integrally connected to the cover member and which extends in the insertion direction of the card, and a locking ridged part connected to the tip of the locking main body part, and which protrudes inward toward the cover member; and the locking ridged part inserts into a recessed part formed on the edge of the card housed in the card housing space.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a cover, terminal block, and pair of latch mechanisms. The cover comprises a top plate and two side edges connected to the top plate. The terminal block and the cover together define a slot. The terminal block comprises two opposite side edges. The pair of latch mechanisms is respectively provided between the two side edges of the cover and the two side edges of the terminal block. Each latch mechanism can include a first latch portion and a second latch portion. The first latch portion and the second latch portion are latched to each other and in a clearance fit, so as to allow the terminal block to rotate and move relative to the cover at the latch mechanism.

Abstract: A device connector is to be connected to a device and includes male terminals (21) to be connected to female terminals in the device, Shield cables (90) are pulled out in a direction different from a connecting direction to the female terminals. An inner conductor (50) electrically conductively connects the male terminals (21) and the shield cables (90). A mold portion (80) is formed by molding the shield cables (90) with resin. A rear bracket (70) immovably fixes the housing (10) to a case of the device. A housing (10) has the inner conductor (50) accommodated inside, and a seal ring (82) seals between the mold portion (80) and the housing (10). The mold portion (80) is sandwiched between the rear bracket (70) and the housing (10) in a pull-out direction of the shield cables (90).

Abstract: A connector includes: (i) a lock arm that extends rearwardly in a cantilevered shape from a housing main body, and (ii) a detecting member arranged to be movable forward from an initial position to a detecting position. The detecting member includes (i) an elastic arm portion extending in a cantilever shape diagonally upward and forward; (ii) an abutting portion at an extended end portion of the elastic arm portion and restricting movement of the detecting member from the initial position to the detecting position; (iii) a pair of walls, one at the left and one at the right, raised from the top surface of the housing main body; (iv) a bridge portion connecting top ends of the walls; and (v) an excessive bending restriction portion restricting excessive bending of the lock arm upward by covering the top surface of the lock arm with the bridge portion.

Abstract: A lever connector includes a connector housing that has a terminal reception chamber, a joint terminal that is fixed to the connector housing and arranged in the terminal reception chamber, a connection terminal that is to be received in the terminal reception chamber by insertion thereof so as to contact with the joint terminal by elastic deformation of elastic contact pieces, and a locking means that locks the connection terminal received in the terminal reception chamber with the joint terminal to fix the connection terminal. The locking means has locking grooves provided on the joint terminal and locking tabs provided on wall parts that support the elastic contact pieces of the connection terminal.

Abstract: When a male terminal connector (10) and a female terminal connector (50) are engaged with each other, projecting inclined faces (20a) and partition wall inclined faces (59) which are opposed to each other are brought into contact or made opposed to each other, and, fitting projections (61) insert into fitting recesses (21) in such a manner that the fitting projections (61) and the fitting recesses (21) are held with gaps between them.

Abstract: A connector 1 includes a wire holder 3 to which wires 7 are attached and a unit part 5 having a connection part 9 into which the wire holder is inserted to connect the wires to solderless terminals 11 arranged at the connection part. The wire holder is divided into a plurality of divided holders 13 and 15. The divided holders 13 and 15 are joined together and are inserted into the connection part.

Abstract: A retainer-side guiding surface (47) for guiding a tab (101) of a mating terminal fitting (100) is widened on a side that covers a locking lance (19) from the front, at an opening edge of each tab insertion hole (45) on a front wall (41) of a front retainer (40). A housing-side guiding surface (33) for guiding the tab (101) is widened at positions facing the inside of the tab insertion hole (45) except at a position facing the one side part at an opening edge of each cavity (18) on the front surface of the housing (10). Lock receiving portions for retaining the retainer are formed on a partition wall (23) between adjacent cavities (18) in the housing (10). The lock receiving portions are located behind the housing-side guiding surfaces (33) and include parts overlapping the retainer-side guiding surfaces (47) in a height direction of the partition wall (23).

Abstract: An internally switched female receptacle or connector for use with IEC 60309-2 configuration plugs and the like. Various plug-latching and plug-actuated safety interlock arrangements coordinate strictly axial plug movement relative to the receptacle with the closing and opening of sleeve contacts and terminal pressure contacts. A continuous ground feature ensures grounding of the primary electrical circuit throughout plug insertion and withdrawal. An optional low-current lighting control circuit powers an LED status indicator. A modular clocking design enables variable angular positioning of the terminals during manufacture.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclose a USB female end, a USB male end and a USB port connection device. The USB female end comprises a female end body (1) which comprises a receptacle (11), two solenoid switches (3), a switch, a signal acquisition unit (21) and a control unit (22). Each solenoid switch (3) controls a movable core (31) to protrude and pass through the through hole on side walls of the receptacle (11). The signal acquisition unit (21) generates a corresponding potential signal from potential information. The control unit (22) controls the switch to enable or disable the power supply of the solenoid switches (3). When the USB female and the USB male are connected, the movable cores (31) pass through the through holes and lock the USB male, thereby improving the firmness of the connection between the USB female end and the USB male end.

Abstract: A secure locking system includes: a case (10) having at least one transverse orifice (33) that opens to the surface of the case; a locking ring (20) having a notched wall (22), which can be locked at one end of the case; a spring (31) housed in the orifice of the case; a ball (32) installed at least partially in the orifice of the case, above the spring. The spring is made of a shape-memory material, which assumes: an elastic state when an environmental temperature is less than or equal to a critical temperature of the shape-memory material, this elastic state enabling movement of the ball in the orifice; or a hardened state when an environmental temperature is higher than the critical temperature of the shape-memory material, this hardened state preventing any movement of the ball in the orifice. A connector and connector assembly including the locking system are described.

Abstract: A safety socket of the present invention is adapted for receiving a plug and further alternatively locking the plug. Specifically, an operation portion adapted for a user to switch moves substantially parallely to a front plate of the safety socket so that the operation portion is adapted for being switched between locking state and unlocking state.

Abstract: An intermediate housing (10) has a fitting recess (12) in which ends (91) of intermediate terminals (90) are located. An inner housing (30A) is fit into the fitting recess (12) and has first terminal fittings (110A) connectable to the intermediate terminals (90). A retainer (130) is inserted into the inner housing (30A) to retain the terminal fittings (110A). An outer housing (50) is fit externally onto the fitting recess (12) and includes an outer peripheral wall (53) surrounding the inner housing (30A). A mounting portion (21) projects on the outer surface of the fitting recess (12). The outer peripheral wall (53) is recessed to form an escaping portion (61) into which the mounting portion (21). The retainer (130) includes a confirmation surface (133) exposed to the outside of the inner housing (30A) when being inserted into the inner housing (30A) and visually confirmed from outside through the escaping portion (61).

Abstract: A connector includes an intermediate housing (10) with a first fitting recess (12) and a second fitting recess (13), a first inner housing (30A) to be fitted into the first fitting recess, a first outer housing (50) separate from the first inner housing (30A) and to be externally fitted onto the first fitting recess (12), a second inner housing (30B) to be fitted into the second fitting recess (13), and a second outer housing (70) separate from the second inner housing (30B) and to be externally fitted onto the second fitting recess (13). The first and second outer housings (50, 70) are shaped differently from each other and the first and second inner housings (30A, 30B) are identically shaped.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly of a plug connector and a circuit board (200; 500), the plug connector (100; 400; 800) being arranged on an edge of the circuit board (200; 500; 801), characterized by contact elements (110, 120; 410, 420, 430; 805) arranged in, below, and above the circuit board plane, wherein at least the contact elements (110, 120; 410, 420, 430; 805) arranged below and above the circuit board are bent on the side of the contact elements facing the circuit board (200; 500; 801) in such a way that the contact elements lead from both sides of the circuit board (200; 500; 801) into openings in the circuit board (200; 500; 801) adapted to the contact elements (110, 120; 410, 420, 430; 805) and can be soldered there.

Abstract: A computing device includes a Mini DisplayPort or other standardized plug and port connection that is fully internalized within the full device housing. The port can be affixed or coupled to a printed circuit board, with a display cable having a mating plug that is plugged into the port. To prevent the inadvertent uncoupling of the plug from the port, one or more clips, clamps, fixtures, or other cable retention components can hold the cable and/or plug in place at or near where the plug inserts into the Mini DisplayPort or other standardized communication port. Added stability to the cable can also be provided at or near such location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a charging plug for connection to a charging socket of a device which is intended to be charged, for example, a motor vehicle which is at least partially driven by electrical energy, or a device which provides charging energy. In order to prevent the charging plug from prematurely becoming defective as a result of corrosion or electro migration, there is provision according to the invention for a switching device of the charging plug to be arranged partially inside and partially outside an enclosed conduction chamber.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector body, two or more connector pads within the connector body, and a releasable attachment mechanism for attaching the connector to a mobile computer. The connector may include a seal positioned around the outer edge of the connector body. The connector typically includes two or more connector pins each in contact with a respective connector pad.

Abstract: A connecting device includes a riser bracket, a positioning mechanism and a riser card. The positioning mechanism has a plurality of standoffs and a latch disposed on the riser bracket. Each standoff has a head, a shoulder and a neck interconnecting the head and the shoulder. The latch is movable between a locking position for locking the riser card and a releasing position. The riser card is formed with a plurality of through holes corresponding in position to the standoffs. Each through hole has a large hole portion for extension of the head of a respective standoff and a small hole portion having an inner diameter that is equal to an outer diameter of the neck of the respective standoff.

Abstract: A connector arrangement for connecting the bare ends of a plurality of insulated conductors to a horizontal row of first contacts arranged on an electrical device, respectively, including a main housing having a side portion containing a chamber in which the electrical device is mounted, a connector housing pivotally connected with the main housing for pivotal movement about a vertical pivot axis between engaged and disengaged positions, the connector housing supporting a horizontal row of conductor contacts arranged to engage the first contacts when the contact housing is in the engaged position, and a manually-operable locking arrangement for locking the connector housing in the engaged position. The locking arrangement includes a locking projection fixed to the main housing, a catch member movably connected with the connector housing, and an actuating member for displacing the catch member between locked and unlocked positions relative to the locking projection.

Abstract: A plug type connector is provided with chamber block. The chamber block includes a receiving chamber and a recess that intersects with the receiving chamber. The receiving chamber extends a length of the chamber block and includes a contact securing member with a catch. The recess includes an opening into which the catch protrudes into.