Patent ID: 6609833
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
A connector assembly, comprising:a plug connector including a plug housing and a sheath movably mounted about the plug housing; a receptacle connector for receiving the plug connector in mated condition; complementary interengaging primary latch means between the plug housing of the plug connector and the receptacle connector for holding the connectors in mated condition, the primary latch means being interengaged automatically in response to full mating of the connectors; release means on the sheath of the plug connector for unlatching said primary latch means in response to movement of the sheath relative to the plug housing, the release means normally being out of engagement with the primary latch means and being movable with the sheath into unlatching engagement with the primary latch means when the connectors are in said mated condition; complementary interengaging secondary latch means between the plug housing of the plug connector and the receptacle connector for holding the connectors in mated condition in the event of inadvertent unlatching of the primary latch means; and complementary interengaging press-fit rib-and-slot means between the plug housing of the plug connector and the receptacle connector when the connectors are in mated condition.