Patent ID: 6325647
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical plug connector havinga U-shaped locking clip having two mutually parallel running limbs and a base running essentially at right angles to the limbs;a connector housing having two pins which are integrally formed on a pivoting shaft positioned on opposite side surfaces of the connector housing, pointing outwards, and in which free ends of the limbs are hinged; anda mating connector housing having an apron, in which the clip and the mating connector housing have complementary engagement elements for inserting the connector housing into the mating connector housing (2), wherein at least one of the two limbs has a lever arm which can pivot elastically about an axis of rotation and has a projection at the level of the axis of rotation which rests on a side surface of the connector housing, in which the axis of rotation essentially coincides with a longitudinal axis of the limb and a mechanical connection between a head end of the lever arm and a latching element fitted on the corresponding side surface of the connector housing can be released, wherein the apron extends onto a foot end of the lever arm when the connector housing is inserted into the mating connector housing.