Patent ID: 6514098
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector housing assembly that includes a connector position assurance device (CPA) comprising:a CPA; a plug housing having top, bottom and side walls defining a mating interface; a cap housing having top, bottom and side walls defining an opening receiving said mating interface of said plug housing; a deflectable latch beam located on said plug housing; at least one latch mating element formed on said cap housing, said latch mating element positioned to securely engage said latch beam when said cap and plug housings are fully mated with one another; and a CPA retainer formed on said cap housing, said CPA retainer slidably receiving and holding said CPA in an initial position when said plug housing and cap housing are separated from one another and in a final position when said plug housing and cap housing are fully mated, said CPA engaging and retaining said latch beam in an engaged relation with said at least one latch mating element when said CPA is located in its final position.