Patent ID: 7553188

Claim:
An electrical connector for mounting to a panel, the connector comprising: a housing configured to be mounted to the panel, the housing having mounting tabs that are configured to engage the panel; and a deflectable latch including a latch arm having a length extending in a longitudinal direction between a fixed end secured to the housing and a free end movable with respect to the housing, the free end having a locking finger extending therefrom, the latch arm extending along a resting plane defined by the latch arm when the latch arm is in a resting position, wherein the latch arm is forced from the resting plane and deflected laterally with respect to the resting plane to align the locking finger with an opening through the panel, the deflectable latch returning towards the resting position when the latch arm is no longer forced from the resting plane so that the locking finger engages the panel, wherein at least one of the mounting tabs is positioned to engage a surface of the latch to inhibit removal of the housing from the panel opening when the latch is in the resting position.