Patent ID: 9011172
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A retention latch assembly for releasably coupling a connector tab inserted into a receptacle connector of a device, the latch assembly comprising: one or more retaining spring arms within the receptacle, each arm having a retaining portion that extends inwardly toward an insertion axis of the receptacle connector along which the connector tab is inserted into the receptacle connector so as to be resiliently received within a corresponding retention recess in a side of the connector tab when the connector tab is inserted within the receptacle connector; and one or more backup springs affixed within the receptacle and disposed adjacent a side of the one or more retaining spring arms facing away from the insertion axis such that movement of the retaining portion away from the insertion axis during insertion of the connector tab displaces the one or more backup springs to reduce the stresses within the one or more retaining spring arms during insertion of the connector tab.