Patent ID: 9325111
Filing Date: 2016-04-26
CPC Classification: H01R

Claim Text:
1. An electrical junction box comprising: a connector retainer assembly having a latch pin extending outward therefrom, the latch pin defining a contact surface; and a connector housing assembly including a pivotal lever arm having a first end and a second end pivotally attached to the connector housing assembly, the second end of the lever arm having a cam slot formed therein, the cam slot defining an engagement surface; wherein the connector retainer assembly and the connector housing assembly are configured so that when the lever arm is moved in a single motion in a single direction relative to the connector housing assembly, the engagement surface engages the contact surface and moves the connector housing assembly from a pre-staged position relative to the connector retainer assembly to an assembled position relative to the connector retainer assembly; wherein in the pre-staged position the lever arm and the latch pin are positioned such that the latch pin is outside of the cam slot and spaced apart from the engagement surface, and wherein in the assembled position the lever arm and the latch pin are positioned such that the latch pin is within the cam slot.