Abstract An orientationless squib connector (10) for an automotive air bag assemblies is
disclosed. The squib connector includes a connector configured to fit within a squib
socket. A connector position assurance member (CPA) is mounted on the connector
body for movement between an open position and a closed position. The CPA
includes an abutment member positioned to abut against a portion of the connector
body to prevent movement of the connector position assurance member out of the
open position. The CPA also includes a flexural member (30) configured to abut
against the socket to deflect the flexural member and the abutment member out of
abutment with the portion of the connector body, whereby the connector position
assurance member is movable to the closed position to prevent removal of the
connector from the socket.
An orientationless squib connector for an automotive air
bag assembly, the squib connector comprising: a connector body having a cylindrical portion, defining
a central axis, configured to fit in mating engagement within
a squib socket, a first electrically conductive terminal
symmetrically located about the central axis within the
cylindrical portion, and a second electrically conductive
terminal radially offset from the electrically conductive
terminal with respect to the central axis and comprising a
depending beam having a contacting surface at a free end
thereof; a cover fixed to the connector body; and a connector position assurance member mounted on the
connector body for movement between an open position and a
closed position, the connector position assurance member
comprising an abutment member positioned to abut against a
portion of the connector body to prevent movement of the
connector position assurance member out of the open position,
and a flexural member configured to abut against a surface
of a socket to deflect the flexural member and the abutment
member out of abutment with the portion of the connector
body, whereby the connector position assurance member is
movable to the closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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The orientationless squib connector of claim 1, wherein
the connector body further includes a latching arm having a
catch thereon disposed to fit within a groove of the socket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The orientationless squib connector of claim 2, wherein
the connector position assurance member includes a member
disposed to fit between the latching arm and a remainder of
the connector body when the connector position assurance
member is in the closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The orientationless squib connector of claim 2, wherein
the catch on the latching arm is disposed to fit in an
external groove of the socket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The orientationless squib connector of claim 2, wherein
the catch on the latching arm is disposed to fit in an
internal groove of the socket.