Patent ID: 6257916
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A locking device joining first and second mating connectors together, comprising:a pair of first locking members pivotably received in the first connector, each first locking member having a head and an opening defined in the head;a pair of guiding posts each being securely positioned beside a corresponding first locking member; anda pair of second locking members retained in the second connector, the pair of second locking members being aligned with and smoothly guided by the pair of guiding posts to engage with the pair of first locking members, a portion of each second locking member being received in the opening of a corresponding first locking member;wherein each guiding post comprises a projection block adapted for being secured in the first connector;wherein each first locking member comprises at least one laterally extending spring arm for biasing the head to move toward the guiding post;wherein each first locking member defines a slot in a generally middle portion thereof functioning as a pivot point about which the first locking member pivots.