Patent ID: 7652888
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: G06F,H01R

Abstract:
1. A housing assembly comprising: a case defining an opening and a securing portion positioned proximate to the opening; and a coupler positioned within the opening and configured for coupling to a connector, wherein the case and securing portion are configured for securing a portion of the connector when coupled with the coupler wherein the case defines a biasing cavity and wherein the securing portion is defined by the biasing cavity and the opening, the securing portion biasing a locking lever of the connector into a locked position; wherein the securing portion is an integral portion of the case that extends between the biasing cavity and the opening; wherein the securing portion includes a flexible portion of the case configured to flex away from the coupler upon coupling of the connector with the coupler and to provide a biasing force against the connector portion when the connector is coupled with the coupler.