Appeal No. 2005-0642
Application No. 09/568,278
20. Once legs 90 have been fit over posts 41, secondary latch 80 becomes
hinged onto and can swing about connector body 20 (col. 5, lines 30-32).
21. If sufficient pressure is applied, lobes 96 enter windows 28 and catch
edges 98 engage axial catch surfaces 32 to hold latch 80 in position (col. 6,
lines 3-5).
22. If lobes 96 are not pushed to a point where catch edges 98 lock into
place, lobes 96 act against cam surfaces 38 and cause catch beams 94 and latch 80
to spring upwardly into an unlatched position as soon as the operator releases the
latch (col. 6, lines 6-10).
23. At the same time lobes 96 are entering windows 28, latching beam
100 enters axially extending slot 34 formed in connector body 20 (col. 6,
lines 12-14).
24. Outwardly facing latching edge 102 engages slot ledge 36 and an
inwardly facing latching edge 104 engages upset 14 to provide a secondary means
preventing withdrawal of male member 12 (col. 6, lines 14-17).
25. Also, a hook 106 extends underneath rim 26 slightly, which assists
lobes 96 in preventing latch 80 from vibrating out of a latched position (col. 6,
lines 18-20).
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