Patent ID: 10454209

Abstract:
A connector position assurance (CPA) device for assuring the full engagement of a female connector assembly and a male connector assembly in a connector apparatus, and the connector apparatus having the female connector assembly and the male connector assembly engaged together when the CPA device is at a full-lock position. Prior to the CPA device being at a full-lock position, the female connector assembly, with the CPA device at a pre-lock position therein, enters the male connector assembly for engagement thereto. At such time, protruding members of a flexible member of the female connector assembly enter a side elongated slot of the male connector assembly. When the CPA device, at the pre-lock position, is further pushed into the female connector assembly, a set of side ledges extending from the CPA device prevents the flexible member of the female connector assembly from being moved or pushed; thus, with the CPA device at the full-lock position, it is assured that the male and female connector assemblies remain fully engaged.