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An orientation less squib connector for an automotive air bag assembly 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 posit

An orientation less squib connector for an automotive air bag assembly 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 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.

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[ We claim:] [1.]1. 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 sym

[ We claim:] [1.]1. 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 around the central axis within the cylindrical portion, and a second electrically conductive terminal radially offset from the first 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;one of the connector body or the cover further including a lockout portion; anda connector position assurance member mounted on the connector body for movement between an open position and a closed position, the connector position assurance member further including an abutment member positioned to abut against the lockout portion of one of the connector body or the cover to prevent movement of the connector position assurance member out of the open position, one of the abutment member and the lockout portion configured to be deflectable upon insertion of the connector body into a socket to move the abutment member out of abutment with the lockout portion, whereby the connector position assurance member is movable to the closed position.