Patent ID: 6491538
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electric connector, comprising:a coupling part including an outer side on which at least one locking surface is arranged; a plug part capable of being inserted into an opening of the coupling part; a locking element positioned on the plug part and for engaging in a plugged-in state with the at least one locking surface, wherein the locking element includes: a bending arm pointing away from the plug part, and a lever arm running transversely to the bending arm so that the lever arm is capable of being guided around the bending arm in a springlike manner from a normal position into a release position, and back into the normal position; and a stop element positioned on a side of the bending arm facing towards the coupling part in the plugged-in state, wherein: the stop element is designed such that a movement of the bending arm is limited by direct engagement of the bending arm and the stop element, and the bending arm is capable of swinging horizontally away from the stop element without hindrance.