Patent ID: 8747141
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
1. A duplex connector comprising: a first body configured to latchingly connect to a first complementary connector element in a latching direction, said first body including a first end for engaging the first complementary connector element, a second end and a longitudinal axis; a first arm projecting from said first body at an angle to said axis, said first arm having a connected end at said first body and a distal end spaced from said first body, said first arm configured to shift from a first position with said distal end a first distance from said axis to a second position with said distal end a second distance from said axis, said second distance being less than said first distance, said first body being removable from said first complementary connector element when said first arm is in said second position; a second body configured to latchingly connect to a second complementary connector element in a latching direction, said second body including a first end for engaging the first complementary connector element, a second end and a longitudinal axis; a second arm projecting from said second body at an angle to said axis, said second arm having a connected end at said second body and a distal end spaced from said second body, said second arm configured to shift from a first position with said distal end a first distance from said axis to a second position with said distal end a second distance from said axis, said second distance being less than said first distance, said second body being removable from said second complementary connector element when said second arm is in said second position; a sleeve attached to said first and second bodies; a flap having a first end connected to said sleeve and a free end overlying said distal ends of said first and second arms; and an extension member connected to said flap and extending in a direction opposite the latching directions of said first and second bodies.