Patent ID: 11881650
Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES AG
Field: Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC H | IPC H

Claim 9:
10. A method of connecting and disconnecting an electrical connector assembly having a first connector including a first connector body including a flexible pre-stage locking arm defining a pre-stage stop face and a male terminal stabilizer disposed within the first connector body that is moveable from a pre-staged position to a full staged position and defines a pre-stage stop tab and a flexible retention arm, said electrical connector further including a second connector body, said method comprising:
a) engaging the pre-stage stop face of the pre-stage locking arm with the pre-stage stop tab to inhibit movement of the male terminal stabilizer from the pre-staged position to the full staged position; and
b) engaging the flexible retention arm with a retention stop face defined by the first electrical connector body to secure the male terminal stabilizer within the first connector body.