Patent ID: 8678846
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for mating with a mating connector having a latch that includes a latch member having a locking ramp, the electrical connector comprising: a housing; a fulcrum latch mechanism comprising a latch arm extending from a latching end to an actuation end, the latch arm being configured to rotate about a fulcrum that is located along the length of the latch arm between the latching and actuation ends, the latch arm being configured to rotate about the fulcrum such that the latching end is configured to move between a latched position and an unlatched position; and a connector position assurance (CPA) device, the CPA device being movably held by the housing such that the CPA device is configured to move relative to the housing between a mated position and an unmated position, wherein the CPA device is movably held by the housing independently of the latch arm, and wherein the CPA device does not move with the latch arm as the latching end of the latch arm moves between the latched and the unlatched positions the CPA device comprising an indication member that is configured to engage and be deflected by the locking ramp of the mating connector when the latch of the mating connector is latched with the fulcrum latch mechanism of the electrical connector.