公开(公告)号：US09705228B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14830786

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bart N. Caldwell ,  John L. Jablonski

IPC: H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/436

CPC classification number: H01R13/4365 ,  H01R13/6272 ,  H01R13/6397 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R2201/26

Abstract: A connector system including a first connector body, a second connector body configured to mate with the first connector body, a locking feature configured to secure the second connector body to the first connector body, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device that, when engaged, inhibits operation of the locking feature. A portion of the second connector body and the CPA device cooperate to form a box to completely enclose the locking feature, thereby inhibiting disengagement of the CPA device from the locking feature. The CPA device has a flexible lock arm configured to secure the CPA device to the second connector body. A portion of the CPA lock arm may be configured to be frangible. The second connector body and/or the CPA device may define an aperture configured to provide access to the CPA lock arm. The aperture is at least partially blocked by a frangible tab.

公开(公告)号：US09653846B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US15177763

申请日：2016-06-09

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Bart N. Caldwell ,  Kevin S. Turner

IPC: H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/422 ,  H01R43/26

CPC classification number: H01R13/62955 ,  H01R13/4226 ,  H01R13/6272 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R43/26

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector that includes a ramp. A second connector has a pump handle that includes laterally spaced legs joined at a hook. The hook is configured to interlock with the ramp in an intermediate assembled condition that provides continuity between the first and second connectors. The pump handle has a lower surface. A positional assurance element is movably supported on the second connector and includes a tongue that is arranged between the legs. The tongue includes an upper surface that extends beyond the lower surface such that the tongue and the pump handle overlap one another with the first and second connectors in a nested but unassembled condition. The positional assurance element is configured to move from a retracted position to an extended position while in the intermediate assembled condition to provide a fully assembled condition.

公开(公告)号：US20170054244A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US14830786

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bart N. Caldwell ,  John L. Jablonski

IPC: H01R13/436

CPC classification number: H01R13/4365 ,  H01R13/6272 ,  H01R13/6397 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R2201/26

Abstract: A connector system including a first connector body, a second connector body configured to mate with the first connector body, a locking feature configured to secure the second connector body to the first connector body, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device that, when engaged, inhibits operation of the locking feature. A portion of the second connector body and the CPA device cooperate to form a box to completely enclose the locking feature, thereby inhibiting disengagement of the CPA device from the locking feature. The CPA device has a flexible lock arm configured to secure the CPA device to the second connector body. A portion of the CPA lock arm may be configured to be frangible. The second connector body and/or the CPA device may define an aperture configured to provide access to the CPA lock arm. The aperture is at least partially blocked by a frangible tab.

Abstract translation: 一种连接器系统，包括第一连接器主体，被配置为与第一连接器主体配合的第二连接器主体，被配置为将第二连接器主体固定到第一连接器主体的锁定特征，以及连接器位置保证（CPA） 接合，禁止锁定功能的操作。 第二连接器主体和CPA装置的一部分配合形成一个盒，以完全包围锁定特征，从而阻止CPA装置脱离锁定特征。 CPA装置具有被配置为将CPA装置固定到第二连接器主体的柔性锁定臂。 CPA锁定臂的一部分可以被配置为易碎。 第二连接器主体和/或CPA设备可以限定被配置为提供对CPA锁定臂的访问的孔。 孔被至少部分地被易碎的片遮挡。