A latching system.

摘要

A latching system for latching together two articles is described in relation to the latching of mated electrical connectors, one of which comprises an assembly of connector modules (22). The modules (22) are ganged together side-by-side by the pair of integral spring latch members of the latching system which are secured along commoned end surfaces of the modules (22) to form the assembly into a manipulatable unit. The integral spring latch members include discrete securing sections (76) securable to axial key members (50) within modules (22) near the end surfaces thereof. Forward ends (84) of the spring latch members include latching recesses (100) which latch with projections (152) of the receptacle connector (150), latching the plug assembly to receptacle connector (150) in mated engagement. Gripping sections (110) of spring latch members (70) are deflectable toward each other about fulcrum sections (112), which action deflects free ends (84) outwardly and disengages latching recesses (100) from latching projections (152) to delatch the module assembly from receptacle connector (150) for unmating thereof. The latching projections (152) and latching recesses (100) are especially adapted to continuously engage each other to resist effects of vibration, and to resist inadvertent delatching. <IMAGE>