US 10,855,025 B2 · Connector position assurance device, connector system and method for operating the connector system

Abstract

A connector position assurance device having multiple features for assuring a full coupling and locking of a female housing with a male housing in a connector system, such that the female housing and male housing are placed into a fully coupled and locked position when the connector position assurance device is moved from a pre-lock position to a full-lock position. When the connector position assurance device is at a full-lock position, a first member on the connector position assurance penetrates a window formed on the female housing, and at least one ledge extending from the connector position assurance device prevents a flexible member of the female housing from being moved downward, providing assurance that the female and male housings are fully coupled and locked together.

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A connector system, comprising:

a female housing forming at least a flexible arm, a first protrusion, and an aperture;
a connector position assurance device having at least a first flexible member, a second flexible member, and a first ledge, the first flexible member having a first side and a second side, the first ledge being on the first side, the second flexible member facing the second side, the first flexible member being received in the aperture of the female housing and engaging the first protrusion of the female housing at a pre-lock position, and the first ledge being received in the aperture of the female housing and engaging the flexible arm of the female housing at a full-lock position;
and
a male housing forming an aperture, the female housing being received in the aperture of the male housing and being coupled with the male housing at the full-lock position.

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Connector position assurance device, connector system and method for operating the connector system

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Connector position assurance device, connector system and method for operating the connector system

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