CPC H01R 13/5213 (2013.01) [H01R 13/701 (2013.01); H01R 43/005 (2013.01); H01R 13/447 (2013.01); H01R 13/502 (2013.01); H01R 31/06 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. An electrical connector comprising:
a receptacle;
a housing within which the receptacle is disposed, the housing including:
an openable first end having at least two housing portions that are movable relative to each other between:
an open position in which the receptacle is accessible by a plug through the housing portions; and
a closed position in which the receptacle is not accessible by the plug through the housing portions;
wherein at least one of the housing portions is biased toward the open position; and
a second end; and
a grip coupled to the housing such that the grip is movable relative to the housing between:
a first position in which the grip permits movement of the housing portions to the open position; and
a second position in which the grip overlies the at least one biased-open housing portion such that the grip prevents movement of the housing portions to the open position.
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