Patent ID: 8016606
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A Connector Position Assurance (CPA) device for ensuring mating of a male header connector with a female housing, the CPA device comprising: a body portion; a first arm attached to the body portion, extending from the body portion, and comprising a locking groove proximate a distal end thereof; and a second arm attached to the body portion spaced apart from the first arm, extending from the body portion, and comprising a locking latch, wherein the CPA device has a pre-lock position and a final-lock position within the female housing, wherein the CPA device enters the pre-lock position upon partial insertion into a back side of the female housing such that: wherein the CPA device enters the final-lock position upon insertion of the male header connector into a front side of the female housing such that: