Patent ID: 7223131
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector position assurance device for use in an electrical connector assembly, the connector position assurance device comprising: a first leg; a second leg; a bridge member connecting the first leg and the second leg; a first engagement surface supported by the first leg and configured to engage a shoulder of a first electrical connector to restrict axial movement thereof; a second engagement surface supported by the second leg and configured to engage a shoulder of a second electrical connector to restrict axial movement thereof; a third engagement surface supported by the bridge member and configured to engage a shoulder of a third electrical connector to restrict axial movement thereof; and a latch assembly defined for latching engagement with a housing of the electrical connector assembly when moved in the direction along a plane of the first and second engagement surface; wherein the latch assembly comprises: a first latch extending from the bridge member intermediate the first leg and the second leg; and a second latch extending from the bridge member intermediate the first leg and the second leg, and positioned in spaced relation to the first latch.