Patent ID: 6945801
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector comprising: a housing having a main body and a first mating connector latch arm on a lateral side of the main body, wherein the first latch arm comprises a deflectable cantilevered arm extending in an upward direction, wherein a gap is provided between the main body and the first latch arm, and wherein the first latch arm is movable between a home latched position and an inwardly deflected 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 deflectable cantilevered section extending in a downward direction, wherein the deflectable cantilevered section is deflectable in a direction towards the gap between the main body and the first latch arm, and wherein the deflectable cantilevered section comprises a portion adapted to extend into the gap when the first latch arm is at the home latched position and is prevented from extending into the gap when the first latch arm is at the unlatched position.