Patent ID: 6811424
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector comprising:a housing having a deflectable cantilevered mating connector latch arm, wherein the latch arm is movable between a latched position and an unlatched position; electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a connector position assurance (CPA) member movably mounted to the housing between an open position and a closed position, the CPA member comprising a first section adapted to move a shorting clip of a mating electrical connector and a deflectable second section, the second section comprising a cam surface for contacting a housing of the mating electrical connector and being deflected as the CPA member is moved from the open position to the closed position and an interference portion adapted to contact the latch arm when the latch arm is not in its latched position such that the CPA member is blocked from reaching the closed position unless the latch arm is in its latched position.