Patent ID: 7077702
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector assembly comprising: a cap member having one or more fixed cap terminal position assurance elements defined thereon; and a plug member having one or more fixed plug terminal position assurance elements defined thereon; and wherein each of the cap terminal position assurance elements is dimensioned and configured to fixably mate with each of the plug terminal position assurance elements; and wherein each cap and plug terminal position assurance element comprises: a post projecting outwardly from-the respective cap member and plug member; and a cutout configured adjacent to the post; wherein the post of each cap terminal position assurance element and plug terminal position assurance element is generally curvilinear; wherein the post of the cap terminal position assurance elements are mated with an oppositely positioned cutout of each plug terminal position assurance elements; and wherein the cutout of each cap terminal position assurance element and plug terminal position assurance element is generally curvilinear.