摘要 |
<p>A lockable electrical connector (10) is provided for mating and locking with a complementary connector (12) along a mating axis (14). A conductive shield (22) is positioned substantially about a housing and a plurality of terminals. A pair of latch arms (30) are provided generally on opposite sides of the connector and are adapted for locking engagement with appropriate latches (32) on the complementary connector. The latch arms are flexible transversely of the mating axis from locked positions outwardly to unlocked positions. A support member (26) is slidably mounted on the assembly (24) for movement between a first position allowing free flexing movement of the latch arms (30) and a second position whereat integral portions (28) of the support member are located outside the latch arms to block flexing of the latch arms outwardly to their unlocked positions. <IMAGE></p> |