Lock mechanism for FPC connector

摘要

An electrical connector (1) is provided for a flat electrical cable. The connector includes a housing (2) loaded with a plurality of terminals (4). An actuator (3) is movable mounted on the housing (2) for biasing the cable into engagement with the terminals (4). A latching system is operatively associated between the housing (2) and the actuator (3) for retaining the actuator on the housing. The latching system includes a first latch mechanism (17,18) latchable in a first direction and a second latch mechanism (13,15) latchable in a second direction distinct from and at an angle to the first direction.