Latching apparatus for an electrical connector

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A latching apparatus is provided for an electrical connector of the type having a housing including a plurality of electrical contacts therein. The latching apparatus comprises a deflectable arm that is pivotally supported on the connector housing, the pivot being disposed generally between the two ends of the pivotal arm such that both opposed ends of such arm may move relatively toward and away from the connector housing. The front end of the deflectable arm is provided with a latch for attachment to a complementary latch of a mateable electrical connector or the like. A slidable locking bar is captively supported on the housing for movement between a first position and a second position. …