Patent ID: 6361242
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: B25B,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A connector security latching mechanism for enabling the quick and easy mounting of a connector comprising:a connector bracket adapted for positioning at least one connector, said connector bracket including a first end and a second end; a housing bracket for receiving said connector bracket in a predetermined orientation, said housing bracket including a first end and a second end; a latching mechanism provided on at least one of the first end and the second end of the connector bracket for enabling a latch to normally engage and lock with at least one of the first end and the second end of the housing bracket; and a tool for permitting the disconnection of the latching mechanism from the housing bracket, said tool permitting authorized personnel to disengage the latching mechanism for removal of the connector bracket from the housing bracket, wherein the tool latches onto the connector bracket to prevent the tool from falling away from the connector bracket as the connector bracket is removed from the housing bracket.