Auto unlatching connector tab

An electrical connector assembly comprising:

• a first connector part having:
• (a) a body, including a cable connection for mounting a cable;
• (b) at least two spaced latches each having a first end defining a barb and a second end, each latch pivotally mounted on the body at a point intermediate the first and second ends, and
• (c) a flexible linking bar extending between the second ends of the latches;
• (d) a second connector part having at least two spaced catches, each catch shaped to engage in latching engagement one of the barbs on the first connector part when the first connector part is fully inserted in the second connector part;
• and
• (e) a section extending from the first connector body toward the flexible linking bar, the section limiting deflection of the linking bar toward the first connector body;
• wherein a force applied to the flexible linking bar on the first connector part in a direction away from the second connector part deforms the flexible linking bar, pivots the latches, displaces the barbs away from the catches, and disengages the latching engagement of the first and second connector parts.

A connector assembly comprising:

• a first connector part adapted to be mounted on a cable and having:
• (a) a body,
• (b) at least two spaced flexible latches each having a first end defining a barb and a second end, each latch pivotally mounted on the body at a point intermediate the first and second ends,
• (c) a flexible linking bar extending between the second ends of the latches and including a handle;
• and
• (d) a section extending from the body toward the flexible linking bar, the section limiting deflection of the linking bar toward the body;
• and
• a second connector part adapted to be mounted on a printed circuit board and having at least two spaced catches, each catch shaped to engage in latching engagement one of the barbs on the first connector part when the first connector part is fully inserted in the second connector part;
• wherein a force applied to the flexible linking bar on the first connector part in a direction away from the second connector part deforms the flexible linking bar, pivots the latches, displaces the barbs away from the catches, and disengages the latching engagement of the first and second connector parts.