Patent ID: 9088103
Filing Date: 2015-07-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for securing a mated electrical connector pair, the apparatus comprising: an resilient elongate body having an internal passageway, the internal passageway passing through the length of the resilient elongate body, and a longitudinal axis defined by the internal passageway; a securing member formed as a centrally located portion of the resilient elongate body; a pair of internal shoulders, the securing member located between the pair of internal shoulders; and a thumb tab extending longitudinally away from a first shoulder of the pair of internal shoulders wherein: the securing member is configured to engage the mated electrical connector pair, covering only a portion of the mated electrical connector pair; the pair of internal shoulders is spaced apart to each receive a corresponding end portion of the mated electrical connector pair; and the thumb tab has a semi-circular radial cross-section.