One piece connector with integral latching members

摘要

An electrical connector having a housing, a seal and a retainer. The housing includes a component receiving opening which extends through a mating end. The housing is molded from a first material. The seal is provided in the component receiving opening and is integrally molded in the component receiving opening of the housing, the seal being molded from a second material which is different than the first material. The retainer is positioned proximate the mating end and is integrally molded to the housing. The retainer cooperates with a mating component to retain the mating component in the component receiving opening.

主权项

1. An electrical connector comprising:
a housing having a component receiving opening extending through a mating end, the housing being molded from a first material; a retainer positioned proximate the mating end, the retainer being integrally molded to the housing, the retainer cooperating with a mating component to retain the mating component in the component receiving opening, the retainer includes latching arms, at least one engagement portion, and latching arm guards; and the latching arms have free ends, latching portions, and fixed ends, wherein the latching portions are moved relative to the fixed ends allowing the latching portions to move out of the component receiving opening.