Connector element
AssigneeLEONI Kabel Holding GmbH
InventorArno Frahmann
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Abstract
The connector element, in particular SFP connector, contains a locking mechanism for forming a lockable plug-type connection between the connector element and a mating piece. For this purpose, a locking element is formed. The locking element is mounted in rotatably movable fashion, wherein, in the case of actuation of an actuation element, in particular a pull tab, the locking element is rotated out of a locking position into an open position. In order to exert a restoring force for return to the locking position, a spring steel sheet is disposed which is supported on a housing part and which exerts a spring force on the locking element counter to the force brought about by the actuating element. Expediently, a plurality of spring lugs are formed which exert a spring force on the locking element in different directions.
Claims18
A connector element of a flat-connector type for data lines in networks, the connector element comprising:
- a connector housing extending in a longitudinal direction and having two housing parts including an upper part and a lower part;
- a locking mechanism for configuring a lockable plug connection to a mating piece, said locking mechanism having a locking element and an actuating element disposed outside said connector housing and is connected to said locking element being at least partially and rotatably disposed within said connector housing, said locking element having a latch element for unlocking and locking the connector element in a form-fitting manner in relation to the mating piece, a rotational movement of said locking element being initiated when said actuating element is actuated and said locking element changes from a locking position to an open position;
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- a spring steel sheet being at least indirectly supported on one of said housing parts and exerting a spring force on said locking element and is counter to a force which is initiated by said actuating element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.