Electrical connector assembly comprising locking part

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly of the present invention includes a first component for supporting a first electrical connector element; a second component for supporting a second electrical connector element inserted in the first electrical connector element to be fitted therein; a short-circuit element, fitted in the first component, for electrically short-circuit the first electrical connector element; and a locking element engageable with the second component in a locked manner. The locking element is so structured that when the second component is inserted in the first component to be fitted therein, the locking element can make the short-circuit element move back to its non-short-circuit position and also can move to engage with the first component. The engagement of the locking element with the first component allows the first component and the second component to be locked against disconnection. The connecting motion of the both components and the pressing motion of the locking element for the release of the short circuit can be performed in the same motion.

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