Abstract: A terminal strip having an insulating material housing that has a latching foot for latching onto a mounting rail and has a width less than the length and height, and conductor connections in the insulating material housing that are arranged next to one another in pairs. The insulating material housing is in two parts and has a base housing and a lower housing. The base housing has, in a first connection region, a pair of conductor connections that are electrically conductively connected to one another. In a second connection region, the base housing has a cutout that is laterally bounded by the insulating material of the second connection region. The lower housing can be inserted into the cutout. The lower housing has a conductor connection that is electrically insulated from an adjacent conductor connection that is arranged in the second connection region, in the base housing.

Abstract: A power source connector device includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first housing and first terminals. The second connector includes second terminals. The second terminals face each other at least partially with a space in between. When the first connector and the second connector fit to each other, a portion of the first housing is disposed in the space. At the same time, a portion of an outer wall of one of the first connector and the second connector abuts an inner wall of the other of the second connector or the first connector. An engaging portion is disposed on the outer wall, and a corresponding engaging portion for engaging with the engaging portion is disposed on the inner wall. The engaging portion is supported using the first housing disposed in the space.

Abstract: A wiring feedthrough assembly is provided that has a set of parallel guide rails with slots with a female electrical connector positioned between the guide rails that join to a feedthrough connector with a male electrical connector. A set of wings on opposite sides of the feedthrough connector are configured to engage and slide in the slots until the female electrical connector engages the male electrical connector. A conduit extending outward from the feedthrough connector contains a set of wires, where the set of wires terminate at the male electrical connector. The wiring feedthrough assembly provides for more reliable connections that are easier to install and remove in applications such as display cases, including refrigeration applications.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed for converting signals routed through a fabric assembly. In some examples, a connector housing may house a paddle card having a first edge portion coupled to a twin-axial cable having first signal pathways capable of routing first signals to/from a fabric controller integrated with a processor/processor package. The paddle card may have a second edge portion that may couple with an external fabric connector including a second plurality of signal pathways. In some examples, first signals received at the first edge portion may be converted to second signals following a coupling of the second edge portion with the external fabric connector. The second signals may then be routed via the second signal pathways included in and/or coupled with the external fabric connector. Other examples are described and claimed.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first component having a slot and an indentation and a second component having a hook and a protrusion. The hook is configured to engage with the slot by being inserted into the slot and being translated with respect to the slot. The protrusion is configured to at least partially depress as the hook is inserted into the slot and engage with the indentation when the hook is positioned to engage with the slot. The hook and the slot, when engaged, resist separation of the second component from the first component. The protrusion and the indentation, when engaged, resist disengagement of the hook from the slot.

Abstract: A connector apparatus includes first and second connectors. The first connector includes a first latching part, a second latching part, and an arm supporting the second latching part, and visible from an exterior. The second connector includes a first latched part to be latched with the first latching part, and a second latched part to be latched with the second latching part. The second connector is to be engaged with the first connector. In accordance with an advancement of the engagement between the first connector and the second connector, as the first latched part is latched by the first latching part, the second latching part is guided by the second latched part and the arm is deflected, and after the latching between the first latching part and the first latched part, as the second latched part is latched by the second latching part, the deflection of the arm is canceled.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a number of terminals disposed in the insulative housing, a metallic shielding plate, and a shell. The insulative housing defines a base portion and a tongue portion extending upwardly from the base portion. The terminals have at least one grounding contact located laterally. The at least one grounding contact has a connecting portion retained in the base portion, a soldering portion extending backwardly from the base portion, and a tail portion extending upwardly from the connecting portion and exposed from a gap of the tongue portion. The metallic shielding plate has a bridge portion enclosing a front end of the tongue portion and a pair of side portions extending backwardly from two sides of the bridge portion. The side portions partly cover side edges of the tongue portion and electrically connect with the tail portions of the at least one grounding contact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector system comprising a contact terminal, a connector housing defining an aperture that receives the contact terminal therein, and a cable strain relief member separate from the connector housing. The cable strain relief member comprises a fastening feature for fastening the strain relief member to a cable for strain relief, and an integrated locking feature for locking the strain relief member to a corresponding counter connector.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) adapted for mating with a mating connector includes a connector (200) connected with a cable (300). The connector includes a mating member (1), a metal shell (4) disposed at an outer side of the mating member and the cable, and an outer shell (5) enclosing the metal shell. The metal shell defines an opening (43) adjacent to a soldered portion of the cable soldered with the connector to prevent the soldered portion from shorting with the metal shell.

Abstract: A lock structure of a connector includes a lock arm and a lock release arm which are provided in one connector housing of a pair of connector housings which are fitted into each other. The lock arm is engaged with a lock engagement part of the other connector housing to lock a fitting state between the connector housings when fitting between the connector housings is completed. The lock release arm is formed integrally with the lock arm and can deflect the lock arm in a lock release direction. The lock release arm is provided above the lock arm.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a connector and a cable electrically connected thereto. The connector includes a metal shell, a metal cage enclosing a rear end of the metal shell, and an outer housing enclosing the metal cage therein. The connector has a front end for inserting into a mating connector and a rear end. The diametrical dimension of the front end is smaller than the diametrical dimension of the rear end. The outer housing includes a front portion extending forwardly beyond the metal cage to prevent the cable connector mistakenly inserted into an unintended receptacle connector.

Abstract: A wire harness assembly and a method of forming such a wire harness assembly is presented. The wire harness assembly includes a plurality of wire cables and a wire support defining elongate slots having open and closed ends. The cables are disposed within the slots. Retaining teeth are defined by side walls of the slots and are configured to separate one wire cable from another wire cable in the same slot. The wire harness assembly also includes a slug formed of a moldable material that encases the wire support. The slug also encases a portion of each of the wire cables. The wire harness assembly further includes a grommet encircling the slug. The slug may be formed by disposing the cables within the slots of the wire support, arranging the wire support and the cables in a mold, injecting a moldable material into the mold, and curing the moldable material.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes: a cable (30) having a number of inner wires; a first connector (10) including a main body (120), plural contacts (121) retained in the main body, a first circuit board (130), a luminous element (152), and a cover; and a second circuit board (180) assembled on a rear end of the first circuit board and getting power and grounding source from the first circuit board. The second circuit board includes a detection contact (182) electrically connected to an inner wire of the cable, and a chip (181) electrically connected respectively to the luminous element and the detection contact. The chip detects a voltage difference between the power source and the first connector. A light is emitted by the luminous element passing through the cover to indicate a charging status of the charging device.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a housing, a seal and a retainer. The housing includes a component receiving opening which extends through a mating end. The housing is molded from a first material. The seal is provided in the component receiving opening and is integrally molded in the component receiving opening of the housing, the seal being molded from a second material which is different than the first material. The retainer is positioned proximate the mating end and is integrally molded to the housing. The retainer cooperates with a mating component to retain the mating component in the component receiving opening.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a squib connector housing a plurality of socket contacts and a squib assembly housing a plurality of pin contacts for insertion in the socket contacts when the squib connector and squib assembly are moved in a mating direction and mated. A retaining means provided for retaining the squib connector and squib assembly in a fully mated condition. A spring, acting in a direction opposite the mating direction, provides a resisting force to oppose mating. During the application of a mating force to overcome the resisting force of the spring and move the squib connector and squib assembly in the mating direction, and prior to the squib connector and squib assembly reaching the fully mated condition, removal of the resisting force of the spring is triggered and the mating force is applied to moving the squib connector and squib assembly to the fully mated condition.

Abstract: Electromagnetic shielding about a part connected with a wiring board is easily and reliably carried out by a simple configuration.

Abstract: With leverage of a second arm, in a connector locking mechanism that releases a lock of a first arm that corresponds to a locking arm body, a working face of a supporting portion of the second arm is arranged on an upper surface of an upper wall portion of a fitting hood portion of a second connector housing. The fitting hood portion fits with respect to a first connector housing. The working face of the supporting portion of each of a pair of the second arms is arranged so as to be a plane perpendicular to a pressing-down direction of an operating end of each of the second arms.

Abstract: Connector assembly includes a communication connector configured to be at least one of electrically or optically coupled to a plug. The communication connector has a connector housing that includes a back side and a mating face that are on opposite ends of the connector housing. The connector assembly also includes a retention mechanism having a connector hinge and a retention clip. The connector hinge is a portion of the connector housing or is coupled to the connector housing. The retention clip has a panel, a hinge arm, and a plug arm. The panel extends between and couples to the hinge and plug arms. The hinge arm grips the connector hinge such that the retention clip is rotatable about the connector hinge between open and locked positions. The plug arm is shaped to press the plug toward the mating face when the retention clip is in the locked position.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a first connector 2 and a second connector 22. The first connector includes a first contact 4, a second contact 6, a plate like ground plate 8 arranged between the first and second contacts, and a first housing that holds the first contact, the second contact, and the ground plate. The second connector includes a third contact 30 connected to the first contact, a fourth contact 32 connected to the second contact, and a ground metal part arranged at both ends of the third and fourth contacts in a contact array direction and configured to be in contact with the ground plate, and a second housing that holds the third and fourth contacts and the ground metal part. The ground plate includes a projecting portion formed on both side surfaces in the contact array direction and come in contact with the ground metal part.

Abstract: An electrical connector including: a housing including an outer peripheral part; and a lock arm provided with the outer peripheral part. The lock arm is swingable like a seesaw and detachably engages with a locking part provided with another housing of a mating connector. The lock arm extends along a coupling direction toward the mating connector. A pair of side wall parts are provided with the outer peripheral part such that the pair of side wall parts oppose to each other from both sides of the lock arm. An elastic support mechanism for swingably supporting the lock arm is provided between a lower face part of the lock arm and inner side faces of the pair of side wall parts.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing including a locking mechanism which locks a mating housing and formed to be fitted to the mating housing, and a connector terminal held by the connector housing to come into contact with a mating terminal held by the mating housing. The connector housing is designed to have a locking position of the connector housing with the mating housing by the locking mechanism and a contact position of the connector terminal with the mating terminal, and the locking position and the contact position coincide with or come close to each other in a fitting direction relative to the mating housing.

Abstract: A plug connector assembly (1) includes: a mating member (10) for receiving a mating connector; a printed circuit board (20) electrically connected with the mating member; an outer shell (60) enclosing the printed circuit board; a light member mounted on the printed circuit board; and a light pipe (50) mounted on the printed circuit board to transmit light emitted from the light member to an outer side of the outer shell; wherein the outer shell comprises at least one supporting member (624) extending inwardly to support the printed circuit board in order to prevent the printed circuit board from movement during mounting the light pipe to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed are a plug connector component, a receptacle connector component, and a connector assembly. The plug connector comprises: an inserting portion; a printed circuit board, one portion of which is coupled to the inserting portion; an upper housing; and a lower housing, on which the upper housing is jointed, a receiving space for receiving the printed circuit board being formed between the upper housing and the lower housing, a side wall of the lower housing being partially outwardly bent to form a receiving groove on the side wall of the lower housing, a side of the printed circuit board being received in the receiving groove, the inserting portion being secured at a front end of the upper housing and the lower housing.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector includes an insulation housing, a metal shell and plural buckling members. The insulation housing includes an insertion cavity, plural lateral sides and plural assembling spaces. The insertion cavity is disposed at a front portion of the insulation housing. The lateral sides are disposed at two sides of the insulation housing. The assembling spaces are disposed at the lateral sides and communicate with the insertion cavity. The metal shell encloses the insulation housing. The buckling members are respectively disposed in the assembling spaces and each includes a arm portion, a hook portion and a soldering portion. The arm portion is disposed in the assembling portion, the hook portion is extended from a front portion of the arm portion toward the insertion cavity, and the soldering portion is extended from a rear portion of the arm portion and exposed out of the assembling space.

Abstract: Disclosed is a watch-type mobile terminal, and a watch-type mobile terminal system having the same. The watch-type mobile terminal includes: a terminal body configured to be mountable to a mounting device having a contact pin, and having a first case and a second case which form an inner space of the terminal body by being coupled to each other; a printed circuit board disposed at the inner space; and a coupling member configured to couple the first case and the second case to each other by passing through the printed circuit board, and electrically connected to the printed circuit board, wherein when the terminal body is mounted to the mounting device, the coupling member contacts the contact pin to thus electrically-connect the printed circuit board and the mounting device to each other.

Abstract: A cradle connects with an information terminal device that displays information. The cradle includes a first case including a first claw portion and a curved surface portion, a second case including a second claw portion, and a shaft portion holding the first case and the second case. At least one of the first case and the second case rotationally moves with the shaft portion as a reference to thereby increase a distance between the first claw portion and the second claw portion.

Abstract: A conductor connection clamp is described that comprises a housing that is embodied from an insulating material and comprises at least one resilient force clamping connector in the housing that is embodied from an insulating material, and also comprises at least one actuating element that is received in a pivotable manner in the housing that is embodied from an insulating material, said actuating element being designed so as to open in each case at least one allocated resilient force clamping connector. The actuating element comprises two lever arm sections that are spaced apart from one another and protrude at least in part with a pivot bearing region into the housing that is embodied from an insulating material and are connected one to the other spaced apart with respect to the pivot bearing region by a transverse connecting piece to a lever arm.

Abstract: A connector is provided, including a connector body, a fastener and an elastomer. The fastener is pivoted on the connector body with a hook end and a press end positioned on both sides thereof, respectively. The two ends of the elastomer contact the connector body and the press end of the fastener, respectively. The connector of the invention may accomplish plugging and unplugging of an electronic equipment in a single hand press way without bracer arrangement by a configuration of the press end, and may maintain an engagement state between the hook end and the electronic equipment with an arrangement of the elastomer.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a hook-up pin mounted on one lateral side of the electrical connector. The hook-up pin includes a pin body, soldering sections respectively formed on two sides of an end of the pin body, an elastic pressing section formed on an end of the pin body that is adjacent to the soldering sections, and a hook section formed on an end of the elastic pressing section that is distant from the soldering sections. The soldering sections are arranged to clamp and be soldered to opposite sides of the circuit substrate. In inserting male and female parts of the present invention to each other, the soldering sections clamp on and are soldered to two sides of the circuit substrate so as to be resistant to the force of insertion and removal and be protected against damage. Further, the hook section helps prevent undesired detachment.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a contact holder holding a plurality of contacts and a housing having a chamber holding the contact holder. The housing has a latch pocket along a first side of the housing and a guide pin positioned at or near a second side of the housing. The guide pin has a groove therein. A primary latch is received in the latch pocket and has a deflectable latching beam at a distal end thereof. The latching beam is configured for latching engagement with the mating connector for latching of the first side of the housing to the mating connector. The guide pin is configured to guide mating of the electrical connector with the mating connector. The groove is configured to receive a secondary latch of the mating connector to facilitate latching of the second side of the housing to the mating connector.

Abstract: A method for producing modular electrical connectors having varying contact element configurations includes providing a common header component having a plurality of receptacle spaces defined therein. A plurality of different contact sub-assemblies are provided having varying contact element configurations, with each of sub-assembly having a common size configured for receipt in the receptacle spaces. A pattern of the contact sub-assemblies is defined for a particular desired connector configuration from any combination of the contact sub-assemblies, and the contact sub-assemblies are fitted and adhered into the receptacle spaces in the header component according to the pattern. A kit may be provided with the modular components for making the connectors.

Abstract: A multipolar connector capable of suppressing an increase in impedance even when unused terminal-accommodating spaces are present. The multipolar connector includes a housing containing a plurality of partitioned terminal-accommodating spaces and a high-dielectric-constant body. Each of the terminal-accommodating spaces optionally contains a connecting terminal electrically connected to a wiring. The high-dielectric-constant body is formed from a material having a higher dielectric constant than air and is inserted into at least one unused terminal-accommodating space, which does not contain a connecting terminal electrically connected to a wiring.

Abstract: A high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) socket for fastening on a metallic chassis includes a main body, a connecting member and a plastic piece. The connecting member includes a slot portion and a bent portion. The slot portion has a first and a second ends. The first end is connected with the main body. The bent portion is connected with the second end and has a first abutting surface abutting against the inner surface. The plastic piece is connected with the main body and has two second abutting surfaces. When the first abutting surface abuts against the inner surface before the plastic piece is fastened on the metallic chassis, a gap exists between the second abutting surfaces and the inner surface. When the plastic piece is fastened on the metallic chassis, the plastic piece is deformed and the second abutting surfaces abut against the inner surface.

Abstract: A connector (10) includes a first housing (12) made of synthetic resin and including a fitting (11), and a second housing (14) made of synthetic resin and including a tubular receptacle (13) into which the fitting (11) is to be fit. At least one first projection (37) projects forward on a front end part (40) of the fitting (11) in the connecting direction and at least one second projection (43) projecting toward the first projection (37) is formed on a part of a back wall (27) of the receptacle (13) corresponding to the first projection (37). A fitting depth of the first and second housings (12, 14) is specified by the contact of a tip (38) of the first projection (37) and a tip (44) of the second projection (43) when the first and second housings (12, 14) are connected properly.

Abstract: A female connector has a plurality of contacts to be connected to a card member having a card edge portion with a plurality of card edge terminals formed on a substrate, and a housing disposed with contact housing portions, and the housing has a flat opening portion on one side into which the card edge portion is inserted, an insertion port on the other side, and an inner space therein communicating with the flat opening portion and disposed with the card edge portion, and the contact housing portion has at least two stages of first contact housing portions formed on one side relative to the inner space of the housing and communicating with the insertion port, and a stage of second contact housing portions formed on the other side relative to the inner space of the housing and communicating with the insertion port.

Abstract: A connector assembly of a first connector and a second connector. The connector assembly includes at least one latch biased to a locking position to lock the assembly in cooperation with a complementary locking section. The connector assembly includes a release member movable in a direction towards a top face of one of the connectors from a rest position to a release position. The release member pushes the latch away from the locking position when the release member is moved to the release position.

Abstract: An electric connection structure of an electronic component includes: an electric conductor that has a connection pin formed of an electric conductive metal and in which a contact is formed in an end portion opposite to the connection pin; an electronic component that has a metal terminal for inputting and outputting an electric signal, on a bottom surface which opposes the electric conductor; and a housing that has a holding portion for holding the electric conductor and a fixing portion for fixing the electronic component, wherein the electronic component is brought into contact with the housing, and is fixed by the fixing portion so that the contact is elastically deformed and the metal terminal and the contact are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: A plug-connectible equipment combination has a plug module and an equipment socket with a latching connection. A rotation point is formed on the plug module between an attachment on the housing side for a latching arm and the latching catch of the latching arm. A pivoting section is formed between the rotation point and the latching catch and an actuating section for exerting pressure is formed between the rotation point and the attachment of the latching arm on the housing. The pivoting section of the latching arm pivots outwards about the rotation point and the latching catch is released from the mating latch.

Abstract: A circuit-terminal connecting device comprising a first connector having a first housing attached to a first circuit board provided thereon with first circuit-terminals and a first metallic member, a second connector having a second housing attached to a second circuit board provided thereon with second circuit-terminals and a second metallic member and a manipulatable member mounted on the second housing, wherein an end portion of the manipulatable member is formed into a movable locking portion supported by the second metallic member, the first metallic member is provided thereon with a fixed locking portion, and the manipulatable member is resiliently deformed for causing the movable locking portion to engage with the fixed locking portion so that the second housing is put in mechanical lock to the first housing when the second housing is put in engagement with the first housing for connecting the second circuit-terminals with the first circuit-terminals.

Abstract: An interface connector apparatus and associated method is provided having a reach portion extending from a body portion a first distance, and electrical contacts at an end of the reach portion. An alignment member is connected to the reach portion and extends from the body portion a second distance that is greater than the first distance, the alignment member including a retainer operably imparting a bias that retains the interface connector in another device.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, and a cable connecting the first connector to the second connector. The first connector includes a first printed circuit board, a second printed circuit board, and a connecting member between the first and the second printed circuit boards. The second connector includes a third printed circuit board and a fourth printed circuit board. The cable includes a number of signal wires for transmitting data signals and a number of control wires for transmitting control signals. The control wires includes a number of first control wires connecting the first and the third printed circuit boards and a number of second control wires connecting the second and the fourth printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A lock structure of a connector includes a flexible lock arm, a lock engaging part and a releasing lever part. The flexible lock arm fixed to the second connector housing at a base end portion thereof is extended in a fitting direction of the connector. The lock engaging part provided at a distal end portion of the flexible lock arm is configured to be locked with a locking part provided in the first connector housing. The releasing lever part connected to the lock engaging part is extended along the flexible lock arm, and is configured to be rotated together with the lock engaging part around a pivot which is movable while releasing the lock. A thickness of the flexible rock arm is gradually decreased from the base end portion to the lock engaging part.

Abstract: A bulb socket for receiving a bulb therein. The bulb socket includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a bulb receiving opening. The second portion extends from the first portion. The second portion has first outside surfaces which are tapered inward, such that the perimeter of the second portion proximate the first portion is less than the perimeter of the second portion spaced from the first portion. The second portion does not obstruct the performance of the bulb, allowing approximately all of the light capacity of the bulb to be utilized.

Abstract: A waterproof connector device includes a plug connector and a snap ring. The plug connector has a plug main body and a plurality of conductive terminals. The plug main body has a plugging column and a retaining portion extending from the bottom edge of the plugging column. The conductive terminals are disposed in the plug main body, and are inserted in the plugging column and partially exposed from the plugging column. The snap ring has an annular main body, a plurality of first snap arms and a plurality of second snap arms. The directions of extensions of the first snap arms and the second snap arms are substantially opposite. By this configuration, the first snap arms can detachably pass through the retaining portion for fixing the relative position of the snap ring and the plug connector. Additionally, the present disclosure also provides a waterproof connector device assembly.

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of an apparatus for containing a set of portable devices comprises a primary bar affixed to a surface of a portable computing device; a secondary bar parallel to and spaced apart from the primary bar; a first tertiary bar; and a second tertiary bar, and wherein a combination of the primary bar, the secondary bar, the first tertiary bar and the second tertiary bar are configured to form a rectangular bounding box for containing one or more portable devices; and a set of slide slats spanning a distance between the primary bar and to the secondary bar, wherein each slat is parallel to and spaced apart from an adjacent slat in the set of slide slats and wherein the set of slide slats are located overhead of the one or more portable devices to contain the one or more portable devices within the bounding box.

Abstract: Protection walls (31) stand on an upper surface of a connector housing (11) and a lock arm (17) is arranged between them. A planar portion (44) is formed on the upper surface of the lock arm (17) and is connected to the protection walls (31). Grooves (45) extend forward from the rear of the planar portion (44) and a part of the planar portion (44) before the groove (45) defines a deflection support (16) of the lock arm (17). Reverse-turn preventing walls (47) protrude in from the protection walls (31) and reverse-turn preventing pieces (50) protrude out from the lock arm (17) below the reverse-turn preventing walls (47). The reverse-turn preventing pieces (50) contact the reverse-turn preventing walls (47) to limit deflection of the lock arm (17). The deflection support (46) and the reverse-turn preventing walls (47) are at the same height to miniaturize the connector height.

Abstract: A connector comprises: a connector housing that has a lock arm that locks a mated corresponding housing in a corresponding housing mating chamber, an arm operation part that can displace the lock arm to a position that releases the lock by an operation, a wire extraction part that is positioned in the release operation direction of the arm operation part and guides wires that are guided to the outside, a cover attachment part provided on the wire extraction part; and a wire cover that has a housing attachment part that is inserted into the peripheral side of the wire extraction part of the connector housing and mated to the cover attachment part and an arm excessive displacement prevention part that restricts excessive displacement of the lock arm.

Abstract: A flexible circuit board connector includes a contact having a separable mating interface mounted to a contact pad of a flexible circuit board and a terminating end terminated to a wire. A housing holds the contact and has a main body including a wire barrel configured to receive the wire. A clip is coupled to the housing with an intermediate space between the clip and the main body. The clip is movable between an open position and a closed position. The intermediate space is configured to receive the flexible circuit board when the clip is in the open position, and the clip and housing are configured to capture the flexible circuit board when the clip is in the closed position. The spring beam is configured to be electrically connected to the contact pad when the clip is in the closed position.

Abstract: An improved retention mechanism having corresponding retention features is provided herein. The mechanism may include a pair of spring arm retention features in a connector receptacle engageable with a corresponding pair of recessed retention features in a connector tab and backup spring members for reducing stress within the spring arms during insertion of the tab and/or lubricating members for lubricating the retention mechanism. The backup spring is positioned adjacent an outer-facing surface or extends laterally outward from the spring arms so that deflection of the spring arms displaces the backup spring reducing stresses within each arm and/or increasing the retention force on the connector tab. The backup spring may include any or all of a bent portion of an bracket or arm, a wire, a loop, a complementary spring arm, dual backup springs, elastomeric members, compression springs and lubricating members. Methods of use and assembly such retention mechanisms are also provided.

Abstract: A fastener is made of a plastic material by integrated injection molding and has a locking portion and an installation portion, wherein the locking portion has two arm levers extended and arranged at a predetermined interval, and at least a concave buckle corresponding to another is respectively protruded from inner sides of the two arm levers. The installation portion has a cap connected to the two arm levers. A channel passing between the two arm levers is disposed to the cap, and at least an elastic hook plate is disposed at a bottom of the cap. While in use, the locking portion is stretched into the fastener insertion hole preset at the side of the notch of the board insertion slot. The elastic hook plate at the bottom of the cap is mutually buckled with the buckle hole of an inner wall of the fastener insertion hole.