Connector mating assurance

摘要

An electrical connector for mating with a mating electrical connector. The electrical connector has a surface having a first reference member and a latch having a second reference member. The first reference member and the second reference member are positioned to indicate when the electrical connector is fully mated to the mating electrical connector.

主权项

1. An electrical connector for mating with a mating electrical connector, the electrical connector comprising:
a housing body having a rearward end, the rearward end having a first reference member provided thereon, the first reference member being raised to extend beyond the rearward surface; a resilient latch arm having an engagement surface which cooperates with a latching protrusion of the mating electrical connector to move the latch arm between a first position and a second position, the latch arm having a second reference member provided thereon, the second reference member being raised to extend beyond the rearward surface; wherein the first reference member and the second reference member are aligned to provide a visual indication that the electrical connector and the mating electrical connector are mated when the electrical connector is fully mated to the mating electrical connector and wherein the first reference member and the second reference member are not aligned to provide a visual indication that the electrical connector and the mating electrical connector are not mated when the electrical connector is not fully mated to the mating electrical connector.