Abstract: The present disclosure provides for electrical connectors or jack assemblies/housings for use in voice/data communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member. The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for jack assemblies/housings that are easily secured and/or unsecured to or from a jack panel or jack faceplate. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost and effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring jack assemblies/housings to or from a jack panel/faceplate (e.g., in the field) by utilizing advantageous modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member, and related assemblies.

Abstract: An electronic module (100) for mating with a complementary connector, comprises: a housing defining a recess area and a printed circuit board (3) disposed in the housing. A slider member is (61) assembled to an exterior surface of the housing and defining a pair of arm portions (612) formed on a front end thereof. And a gasket (5) is assembled to the recess area and defining a pair of curved portions (543) located above two free ends of the pair of arm portions. Whereby movement of the slider by a user along a front to rear direction, the two free ends of the pair of arm portions respectively raise up the pair of curved portions.

Abstract: Appliances comprising a base unit and a plug connector coupled to the base unit. The plug connector is configured to electrically couple the appliance to a first socket connector of an electrical receptacle. A channel is formed on or in a first sidewall of the base unit. The plug connector is disposed in the channel when in an engaged position. A defines a channel wall of the channel. The lever is configured to facilitate a transition of the plug connector between the engaged position and a disengaged position. The lever engages the plug connector when in the engaged position and does not engage the plug connector when in the disengaged position.

Abstract: An assisting apparatus for unplugging a connector from a socket of an electronic device includes a fixing arm mounted to the electronic device adjacent to the socket, a press arm, and a connection piece connected between the fixing arm and the press arm. The press arm is capable of being moved to contact and press a resilient plate of the connector that is engaged with a sidewall bounding the socket to allow the resilient plate to disengage from the sidewall bounding the socket.

Abstract: A coaxial connector's plug and socket as well as a coaxial connector are provided. The coaxial connector's plug comprises: a plug body (10) comprising a centre conductor (11), an insulator (12) provided around the centre conductor and a shell (13) provided around the insulator; a locking member (14) sleeved on the shell and comprising a supporting ring (141) and at least two claws (142) with their roots provided on the supporting ring; an unlocking sleeve (16) provided on the locking member and comprising an unlocking operation portion (161) and windows matching with the claws.

Abstract: An electrical plug-in connector/an electrical connection system is used between a socket of an igniter module and an electronic control unit for a restraint system in motor vehicles. The plug-in connector comprises a housing with one or more locking arms for locking the housing to the socket. The locking arms reinforce the lock mechanism when a force is applied to pull the plug-in connector from the socket without actuating the locking arms. Alternatively, the plug-in connector/connection system comprises a housing with one or more locking arms that are selectable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The locking arms are at least partially elastic, and serve to lock the housing to the socket. When a force is applied to pull the plug-in connector from the socket, the locking arms are locking when in the locking position and releasably snapping when in the unlocking position.

Abstract: A connector includes a body configured to latchingly connect to a complementary connector element in a latching direction and an arm projecting from the body at an angle to the axis. The arm is configured to shift from a first position with its distal end a first distance from the axis to a second position with its distal end a second distance from the axis, and the body is removable from the complementary connector element when the arm is in the second position. The connector includes a force redirection element connected to the body and an extension member in contact with the force redirection element. The force redirection element is configured such that when a force is applied to the extension member in a direction opposite the latching direction, the arm is shifted from the first position toward the second position.

Abstract: A pluggable module system includes an electrical connector assembly having a cage member with a plurality of walls defining a receptacle. The cage member has an opening in a front thereof providing access to the receptacle and a latch proximate to the opening. A receptacle connector is received in the cage member proximate to a rear thereof and is accessible in the receptacle. A pluggable module is received in the receptacle and is mated to the receptacle connector. The pluggable module has a conductive shell and a retention post that extends from the conductive shell. The retention post engages the latch to secure the pluggable module in the receptacle. The conductive shell has grounding tabs that extend from the shell. The grounding tabs circumferentially surround the conductive shell.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for a physically small, simple, and inexpensive securing of a conventional RJ45 or similar plug into a conventional jack. A tab lock is configured to slide forward and backward along the plug, wherein when the tab lock is slid forward, a distally extending tongue reaches underneath a release lever to hinder the bending of the release lever. In this way a latch coupled to the release lever is prevented from un-latching with a corresponding latch in the jack. When the tab lock slides backward the tongue is removed from underneath the release lever and the plug may be removed from the jack. The tab lock further provides for visual identification of a particular plug.

Abstract: A high definition multimedia interface connector comprising a connector body having an extension configured to be inserted into a high definition multimedia interface receptacle, and at least one projection on an outer surface of the extension to facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug to a standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: A connector assembly according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first connector housing and a sliding mechanism. The first connector housing includes a first power terminal cavity and a retaining member. The sliding mechanism slidably engages the first connector housing and includes a first locking member fixed to a first signal terminal cavity. The first locking member includes a first projection. The retaining member may be configured to engage the first projection when the first connector is disconnected from the second connector such that the first signal terminal cavity is maintained in an axially retracted position relative to the first power terminal cavity.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing that receives a terminal fitting, a spacer that is inserted into a spacer installation opening of the connector housing to prevent the terminal fitting received in the connector housing from being fallen out, a temporary locking mechanism that temporarily fixes the spacer to a temporary locking position where the spacer is not engaged with the terminal fitting, a main locking mechanism that locks the spacer pushed toward a more inner side of the housing than the temporary locking position to a main locking position where the spacer is engaged with the terminal fitting. The temporary locking mechanism allows the spacer to move from the temporary locking position to the main locking position.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided with a first member and a second member that is removably connected to the first member. The second member has a deflectable latch that secures the first and second members together. A connector position assurance device is movably supported on the second member. The connector position assurance device includes a body portion and a deflectable locking arm that extends from the body portion. The connector position assurance device is movable between a first position, wherein the locking arm is in contact with the latch to lock the connector position assurance device in the first position and to deflect the locking arm when the latch is deflected, and a second position, wherein the body portion is positioned adjacent to the latch to prevent deflection of the latch, only after the first and second members are secured together by the latch.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed that includes an insulative housing having a mating face at one end, a rear face at another end, a mating slot at the mating face for receiving a complementary connector, a first set of contacts mounted in a first set of channels incorporated at a top of the insulative housing and a second set of contacts mounted in a second set of channels incorporated at a bottom of the insulative housing, and a shielding device located between the first set of contacts and the second set of contacts.

Abstract: A squid connector is described herein and can include a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion can include a top housing having a top aperture and a top wall defining a top cavity. The top portion can also include a number of conductor receivers mechanically coupled to the top wall, and a top coupling feature disposed on the top housing. The bottom portion can include a bottom housing having a bottom aperture and a bottom wall defining a bottom cavity. The bottom portion can also include a number of fuse holders positioned within the bottom cavity, and a number of fuses removeably coupled to the fuse holders and a collector electrically coupled to the bottom end of the fuses. The bottom portion can also include a connector pin electrically coupled to the collector and a bottom coupling feature disposed on the bottom housing.

Abstract: A connector assembly including an outer housing having a front end, a back end, and a central axis extending therebetween. The outer housing has a passage that extends therethrough. The connector assembly also includes a slidable connector that is disposed within the passage. The slidable connector includes a communication module. The connector assembly also includes a spring frame that is positioned between the slidable connector and the outer housing. Prior to mating with a mating connector, the spring frame mechanically couples the slidable connector with respect to the outer housing. After the mating connector and the communication module are communicatively coupled, the spring frame releases the slidable connector from the outer housing such that the slidable connector is permitted to move relative to the outer housing. The spring frame mechanically couples the slidable connector relative to the mating connector.

Abstract: A power plug locking device includes a lock unit that restricts movement of an operation arm arranged on a power plug. The lock unit includes a first member, which is moved between a lock position and an unlock position, and a second member, of which movement is restricted in accordance with the movement of the first member. The second member restricts the movement of the operation arm in cooperation with the first member that is moved to the lock position. The first member includes a first contact surface. The second member includes a second contact surface that is able to contact the first member that is moved to the lock position. At least one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface includes a stepped shape.

Abstract: A cassette assembly which holds at least two electrical plugs which typically are connected to digital signal carrying cables. In one example, six of these plugs are positioned within a cassette, and are arranged in two rows of three plugs each for ease in connecting the plugs simultaneously to similarly arranged switch port jacks. A lever pivotally connected to the housing, when rotated, causes the release latch of the plugs held within the cassette to move from a locked to an unlocked position to simultaneously remove all of the plugs from the jacks to which they are connected.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes an electrical connector having a housing that includes a mating end with an exterior profile being generally D-shaped. The housing has a pair of corners. The electrical connector further includes an insert held within the housing having a mating end. A high voltage interlock (HVIL) conductor is located in at least one of the corners of the housing. The HVIL conductor is configured to be electrically connected to a corresponding HVIL conductor of a second electrical connector when the electrical connector and the second electrical connector are coupled together. An interfacial seal is positioned forward of a locking finger of the electrical connector. The HVIL conductors are either in-line or shunted. The HVIL conductors may extend through the insert.

Abstract: A plug connector comprises a plug housing (11) having a front base portion (112) extending along a mating direction and a rear linking portion (114), a contact (12) received in the base portion, a cover (13) assembled to the linking portion, and a cable (14) electrically connected with the contact. The base portion defines a front face (1120), a pair of protrusions (1121) on an upper and a lower sides thereof, and a pair of receiving slots (1123), each protrusion defining a receiving channel (1122) extending along a transverse direction, each receiving slot extending from the front surface along the mating direction to a corresponding receiving channel.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector includes a first plug having a first clip and a second clip, and a second plug including a catch element, first and second releasing tabs and an unlatching element. At least one of the first clip and second clip is configured to engage the catch element. The first and second releasing tabs respectively contact the first and second clips in a plugged state of the electrical plug connector and are configured to release the respective clip from the catch element. The unlatching element surrounds the first and second releasing tabs in the plugged state of the electrical plug connector so as to contact the first releasing tab on a first side and to contact the second releasing tab on an opposing side. The unlatching element is displaceable in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the electrical plug connector.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100), comprises: a metallic case (1) having a receiving room; a terminal module (2) disposed in the receiving room; a plurality of metallic clips (9) assembled to a front end of the terminal module; and a cable (8) extended into the receiving room and electrically connected with the terminal module.

Abstract: Connection between two elements of an electrical return circuit. The device comprises a female type connection receptacle fastened to a conductive structure and a male type plug connected to a cable, said plug including a groove, and a locking spring co-operating with the plug and with the receptacle.

Abstract: An electronic module (100) for mating with a complementary connector, comprises: a housing, a printed circuit board (3) disposed in the housing, a slider member (6) movably received in the channel, and a cover member (9) mounted to the housing over the slider member. The slider member has a body portion (611) and a pair of curved arm portions (612) extending forwardly from the body portion. The cover member has a pair of curved contacting portions (92) overlaying the pair of curved arm portions of the slider member, the pair of curved contacting portions being moveable outward in response to a sliding movement of the pair of curved arm portions.

Abstract: A connector includes a body configured to latchingly connect to a complementary connector element in a latching direction and an arm projecting from the body at an angle to the axis. The arm is configured to shift from a first position with its distal end a first distance from the axis to a second position with its distal end a second distance from the axis, and the body is removable from the complementary connector element when the arm is in the second position. The connector includes a force redirection element connected to the body and an extension member in contact with the force redirection element. The force redirection element is configured such that when a force is applied to the extension member in a direction opposite the latching direction, the arm is shifted from the first position toward the second position.

Abstract: A plug element, in particular a QSFP plug element is configured for a lockable plug connection with a counter piece. The plug element contains a plug housing that extends in the longitudinal direction. In the housing an actuating element that is displaceabley mounted in the longitudinal direction being provided for unlocking. For locking, a wall section of the plug housing latches to a wall section of the counter piece in the plugged state. A flexible locking flap engages behind an edge of a recess. The recess is formed in a side wall of the plug housing and the locking flap is configured in a side wall of the counter piece. Unlocking is carried out by a displacement of the actuating element in the longitudinal direction, the element contains an unlocking element that pushes the locking flap perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction in the transverse direction out of the locking position.

Abstract: A plug connector (100) configured for latching with a receptacle having a latching tab includes a housing (1) defining a top wall (14) and two opposite sidewalls (13), and a releasing mechanism (2) assembled to the housing. The releasing mechanism includes a pair of sliders (21) movably attached to the sidewalls, and an extension spring (25) attached to the top wall. The spring has two free ends (250) respectively connected to the sliders. Each of the sliders includes a narrowed and protruded actuating end (211) adapted for releasing the latching tab of the receptacle from the plug connector when the slider moves from a first position to a second position. The movement of the sliders elongates the spring into an extended state at the second position. The extended spring tends to restore the sliders to the first position.

Abstract: A releasably engaging high definition multimedia plug comprises a plug body and an actuator operable with the plug body to move a locking tab of the plug and facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug into standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: A high definition multimedia interface connector comprising a connector body having an extension configured to be inserted into a high definition multimedia interface receptacle, and at least one projection on an outer surface of the extension to facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug to a standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: A cassette assembly which holds at least two electrical plugs which typically are connected to digital signal carrying cables. In one example, six of these plugs are positioned within a cassette, and are arranged in two rows of three plugs each for ease in connecting the plugs simultaneously to similarly arranged switch port jacks. A lever pivotally connected to the housing, when rotated, causes the release latch of the plugs held within the cassette to move from a locked to an unlocked position to simultaneously remove all of the plugs from the jacks to which they are connected.

Abstract: With the solar cell panel connector, first relay connector 5 possesses male type mating component 51 that is mountable-removable to female type mating component 45 of main connector 4 and possesses female type mating component 53 established at the opposite side, and second relay connector 6 possesses male type mating component 61 that is mountable-removable to female type mating component 46 of main connector 4 and possesses male type mating component 63 established at the opposite side. Female type mating component 53 of first relay connector 5 possesses a shape that is mountable-removable to male type mating component 63 of second relay connector 6, and male type mating component 63 of second relay connector 6 possesses as shape that is mountable-removable to female type mating component 53 of first relay connector 5.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis and an assisting apparatus for unplugging a Registered Jack-45 (RJ-45) connector having a resilient plate. The chassis includes a sidewall, and a connector installed in the chassis and exposed through the sidewall, for being connected to the RJ-45 connector. The assisting apparatus includes a fixing member mounted to the sidewall, a press member pivotably connected to the fixing member, and a torsion spring mounted between the fixing member and the press member. The press member includes a press portion protruding outwards. When the press member is rotated, the press portion presses the resilient plate of the RJ-45 connector, to allow the resilient plate to disengage from the connector of the chassis.

Abstract: A connector locking assembly includes a cable connector, a sleeve, and a locking device. The cable connector has a pressing plate. The sleeve includes a casing and a protective plate. The casing is connected to the rear portion of the cable connector. The protective plate extends from the casing, covers the pressing plate from above, and has a through hole. A ring set extends from the rear end of the casing. The locking device is inserted into the through hole of the protective plate for interfering with the descent of the pressing plate.

Abstract: A lockable connector includes a receptacle having an opening located on an engagement surface and a spring clip slidably attached to the receptacle, the spring clip having a plug retention tang oriented substantially perpendicular to the opening on the engagement surface, the plug retention tang being positioned on the spring clip so that when the spring clip assumes a locking position the plug retention tang aligns with the opening located on the engagement surface of the receptacle.

Abstract: A high definition multimedia interface connector comprising a connector body having an extension configured to be inserted into a high definition multimedia interface receptacle, and at least one projection on an outer surface of the extension to facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug to a standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100), comprising: an insulative housing (1) having at least one receiving space formed therein; a latch (3) formed on a top surface of the insulative housing, the latch defining a front end connected to the top surface and a rear end cantilevered from the front end; and two PCB modules (2) received into each receiving space (11), one of the two PCB modules defining a holding portion (231) holding the rear end of the latch.

Abstract: A power plug locking device used with a door lock drive source that locks a vehicle door includes a lock mechanism switched between a lock state, in which removal of a power plug from an inlet is prohibited, and an unlock state, in which the removal is permitted. A plug lock drive source performs an unlocking operation that switches the lock mechanism to the unlock state. A plug lock detector, which detects whether the lock mechanism is in the lock state, is connected between the plug lock drive source and an unlock terminal of the door lock drive source. A power supply circuit supplies the plug lock drive source with current and switches the lock mechanism to the unlock state when the door lock drive source is performing an unlocking operation while the plug lock detector is detecting that the lock mechanism is in the lock state.

Abstract: An electronic module (100) for mating with a complementary connector, comprises: a housing defining a recess area and a printed circuit board (3) disposed in the housing. A slider member (61) is assembled to an exterior surface of the housing and defines a pair of curved arm portions (612) formed on a front section thereof and a connecting portion (613) connected with two front ends of the pair of curved arm portions, and each arm portion defines a protrudent portion (6120) formed on a top surface thereof. A gasket (5) is received into the recess area and engaged with the housing. Whereby movement of the slider by a user along a front to rear direction, the pair of curved arm portions are both straightened to make two protrudent portions moved upwardly.

Abstract: A housing (10) is formed with jig insertion holes (20) penetrating through an outer wall (19) located at a side of deformation spaces (17) opposite to locking lances (14). Deformation restrictions (42) of a front retainer (40) are formed with guides (49) that are cut out to allow an unlocking jig inserted through the jig insertion hole (20) to reach the locking lance (14) when the front retainer (40) is at a retracted position and to position the unlocking jig in a width direction crossing both a resiliently deforming direction of the locking lances (14) and an inserting direction of terminal fittings (30) into cavities (13).

Abstract: A multicage small form-factor pluggable (SFP) unit comprises a front portion, and a plurality of cages mounted to a rearward side of the front portion. An actuator may emerge from the front portion, for disengaging the plurality of cages from a chassis upon upward movement of the actuator. One or more external connectors may be mounted to a front panel of the front portion. One or more rear connectors may be mounted to a back panel of at least one of the cages, for connecting to a backplane. At least one of the cages may comprise one or more processing modules. Various combinations of internal connections may be implemented between the external connectors if any, the rear connectors if any, and the processing modules if any. The multicage SFP unit may for example comprise two, three or four cages arranged in a horizontal row.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis and an assisting apparatus for unplugging a Registered Jack-45 (RJ-45) connector having a resilient plate. The chassis includes a sidewall, and a connector installed in the chassis and exposed through the sidewall, for being connected to the RJ-45 connector. The assisting apparatus includes a fixing member mounted to the sidewall, a press member pivotably connected to the fixing member, and a torsion spring mounted between the fixing member and the press member. The press member includes a press portion protruding outwards. When the press member is rotated, the press portion presses the resilient plate of the RJ-45 connector, to allow the resilient plate to disengage from the connector of the chassis.

Abstract: A cable connector is provided including a cable end to couple to a cable, and a mating end to couple to a corresponding connector. A latch is positioned proximate to the mating end to secure the cable connector to the corresponding connector. The latch is moveable between an open position and a closed position. An actuator is provided to move the latch between the open position and the closed position. The actuator includes a biasing end that engages the latch. The actuator also includes an operating end extending from the cable end to receive an opening force that moves the biasing end to operate the latch. The operating end has an upper tab and a lower tab. The upper tab extends along an upper portion of the cable. The lower tab extends along a lower portion of the cable.

Abstract: A docking station for stowing an electrical connector adapted to connect a power source to a re-chargeable battery in a vehicle powered at least partially by the battery. The connector has a first end connected to a power cable for coupling the connector to the power source, and a second end that includes multiple first electrical terminals adapted to engage mating second electrical terminals in a receptacle. The second end also includes a protruding latching element adapted to engage a cooperating latching element in a receptacle for latching the connector to the receptacle. A stowing receptacle adapted to receive the second end of the connector when the connector is not in use includes an elongated recess adapted to receive the protruding latching element when the protruding latching element is located anywhere along the length of the elongated recess.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a receptacle (200) having a latching tab (2) defining a latching hole (21) and a plug connector (100). The plug connector includes a housing (1) having a latching nose (111) for latching with the latching hole and a releasing mechanism. The releasing mechanism includes two resisting beams (53) disposed on the housing and having two protrusions (531), a puller (71), and an operator (72) having two guiding portions (722) projecting toward and in front of the protrusions. The guiding portions slide beneath the protrusions, in response to a rearward movement of the puller, to tilt the resisting beams upwardly and lift the latching tab from a latched position to a released position for releasing the latching nose from the latching hole.

Abstract: The device includes an inner conductor, a dielectric material, an outer conductor, a coupling spring, and a sliding sleeve. The dielectric material surrounds the inner conductor. The outer conductor surrounds the dielectric material. The sliding sleeve is slidably attached to the outer conductor. The coupling spring is attached to the outer conductor. The coupling spring includes a plurality of beam tines. Each beam tine includes a lever tine. An adjacent pair of beam tines is separated by a slot where the slot has a root. A first distance is defined from the root to an edge of the beam tine. A second length is defined from the root to a distal end of the lever tine. The first length is greater than the second length.

Abstract: A connector includes a body configured to latchingly connect to a complementary connector element in a latching direction and an arm projecting from the body at an angle to the axis. The arm is configured to shift from a first position with its distal end a first distance from the axis to a second position with its distal end a second distance from the axis, and the body is removable from the complementary connector element when the arm is in the second position. The connector includes a force redirection element connected to the body and an extension member in contact with the force redirection element. The force redirection element is configured such that when a force is applied to the extension member in a direction opposite the latching direction, the arm is shifted from the first position toward the second position.

Abstract: A plug connector (100) mating with a complementary connector includes a housing (1) and a latching mechanism (4) having a latch (41) and a puller (42). The latch includes a latching portion (411) provided with a claw (4110), a bar section (412) secured in the base, and a connecting portion (413) having a forwardly extending abutting portion (4133). The puller includes an actuator (422) and an operator (421) supported on the bar section and having an engaging portion (4217) engaged with the abutting portion. The operator slides rearwardly, in response to a rearward movement of the actuator, to upwardly and rearwardly move the engaging portion together with the abutting portion to thereby lift the claw from a latched position to a released position.

Abstract: A plug connector (100) mating with a complementary connector has a housing (1) defining a latching recess (117), a cover (3) and a releasing mechanism including a puller (5) and a latch (4) operable by the puller. The latch has a latching portion (42). The latching portion includes a resisting portion (423) for engaging the cover and a claw (424) in front of the resisting portion and projecting toward a first direction. The resisting portion, in response to a rearward movement of the puller, is movable to engage the cover and to pivot the claw from a latched position to a released position where the claw is received in the latching recess along a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing and at least one electrical contact supported by the connector housing, the at least one electrical contact configured to mate with a complementary electrical contact of a complementary electrical connector. The electrical connector further includes a latch assembly that includes an actuator and a latch body. The actuator has an actuator portion and at least one arm extending from the actuator portion. The arm includes a proximal end connected to the actuator portion, an opposed distal end, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is retained by the connector housing at a location below the distal end. The latch body is connected to the connector housing so as to rotate about a pivot axis. The latch body includes a latch member at one side of the pivot axis, and a spring disposed at a second opposite side of the pivot axis. The spring provides a spring force that biases the latch member toward a latched position.

Abstract: In one aspect the present disclosure provides a latching connector. The latching connector comprises a housing that is configured to engage with a mating connector along a coupling axis. The housing includes a lever connected to the housing. The lever is configured to selectively disengage the latching connector from the mating connector. The housing further includes an extending member connected to the lever.