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A cable connector is described which includes a latch assembly that is adjustable with regard to the retention force necessary to disengage the connector from a receptacle to which the connector is attached. The latch assembly comprises a thumb tab and a sheet metal latch member and may or may not i

A cable connector is described which includes a latch assembly that is adjustable with regard to the retention force necessary to disengage the connector from a receptacle to which the connector is attached. The latch assembly comprises a thumb tab and a sheet metal latch member and may or may not include a separate pivot pin. One embodiment of the latch assembly includes a separate spring pivot pin. Another embodiment includes a separate pivot pin and a third embodiment eliminates the separate pivot pin all together by forming the pivot pin from the sheet metal latch member. The connector housing preferably includes a blind slot in the upper and lower walls of a through channel receiving the latch assembly and which terminates at the pivot location. Each blind slot preferably includes a constriction adjacent the pivot location to retain the pivot pins in position.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A latch assembly for use in a cable connector adapted to mate with a complementary receptacle having a latch post, said latch assembly engaging said latch post when said connector and receptacle are mated, said latch assembly comprising:a sheet metal latch body having a f

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A latch assembly for use in a cable connector adapted to mate with a complementary receptacle having a latch post, said latch assembly engaging said latch post when said connector and receptacle are mated, said latch assembly comprising:a sheet metal latch body having a flat central portion, at least one latch arm extending from one end of said central portion and a spring tab extending from an opposite end of said central portion; anda pivot means on said central portion adapted to be mounted in said connector for rotatable supporting said latch body in said connector, wherein said pivot means comprises a plurality of spaced parallel cuts through said central portion and a plurality of bends in said central portion between said cuts forming a transverse pivot sleeve and a pivot pin rotatably received in said sleeve, wherein said pin is adapted to be held in said connector such that said latch member may be rotated about said pivot pint;wherein said latch arm has a bent latch portion bent at a selectable angle from a direction of insertion of said connector to said receptacle, and wherein said latch arm further comprises a front end portion bent at another angle from said direction of insertion for engaging said latch post and deflecting said latch arm from said latch post as said connector and receptacle are mated.