Stepped keying/interface stabilization alignment mechanism

摘要

A stabilization alignment mechanism and method thereof for providing stability for an electrical connector assembly (1), wherein the stabilization alignment mechanism comprises a cap housing (10) having at least one stepped member protruding from an inner wall of the cap housing, wherein the stepped member comprises a first portion (17) and a second portion (19); a terminal position assurance member (26) having a guide slot configured therein for receiving the first portion (17) of the stepped member; and a plug housing (5) having a receiving slot configured therein for receiving the first portion (17) of the stepped member, wherein the second portion (19) of the stepped member sits on an outer wall (23) of the plug housing (5). The plug housing (5) slidably and stably mounts inside the cap housing. Moreover, the terminal position assurance member (26) is a movable component within the electrical connector assembly (1). Furthermore, the first portion (17) of the stepped member stably mounts between two surfaces (31,32) of the plug housing (5). <IMAGE>