An electrical connector having a pivot lock

摘要

The invention comprises an electrical connector having a connector housing with contact receiving passages to receive contacts therein and a guide member. A lock housing has a pivot member wherein the pivot member and the guide member cooperate to secure the lock housing to the connector housing and to allow the lock housing to rotate and move longitudinally with respect to the connector housing. The lock housing having a first position with respect to the connector housing wherein the contacts can be loaded into the housing. The lock housing having a second position wherein the contacts are secured within the housing for electrical connection with a matable connector.