Patent ID: 6814606
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector locking system, comprising:a first connector receptacle provided on an electrical connector box, the first connector receptacle configured to receive and engage with a first electrical connector; a lock cover joinable to the first electrical connector insertable into the first connector receptacle, the lock cover being pivotably supported by a pivot base; a first engagement portion provided on the lock cover, the first engagement portion being engageable with a second engagement portion provided on the first electrical connector; an interference flange located in a vicinity of the first connector receptacle; and a stopper block provided on the lock cover, the stopper block engageable with the interference flange to restrict the pivoting movement of the lock cover and to keep the lock cover away from the first connector receptacle, wherein a double locking mechanism is formed by the first electrical connector engaging with the first connector receptacle upon insertion therein, and by the lock cover pivoting to a position where the first engagement portion engages with the second engagement portion on the first electrical connector; and wherein pivoting movement of the lock cover toward the first connector receptacle results in the stopper block riding over the interference flange, and the first engagement portion of the lock cover engaging with the second engagement portion of the first electrical connector.