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Blocks of wafer or plug connectors are held together by retainer members and are secured within a backplane connector by a latching assembly. The latching assembly includes a latching lever that has an engagement end extending to the base of the backplane connector. The lever is movably connected to

Blocks of wafer or plug connectors are held together by retainer members and are secured within a backplane connector by a latching assembly. The latching assembly includes a latching lever that has an engagement end extending to the base of the backplane connector. The lever is movably connected to the retainer member so that it may pivot, or rock, about an inflection point. The lever also includes a biasing member that constantly biases the lever into a latching position.

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1. A latching assembly for securing a plurality of connector modules to a mating connector in mating engagement, comprising:a latching lever for mounting to the plurality of connector modules, the latching lever having an elongated body portion extending between two opposing ends, a first of the two

1. A latching assembly for securing a plurality of connector modules to a mating connector in mating engagement, comprising:a latching lever for mounting to the plurality of connector modules, the latching lever having an elongated body portion extending between two opposing ends, a first of the two ends being a latching end that is disposed in opposition to said mating connector where said latching lever is mounted to said plurality of connector modules, a second of said two ends being an activating end that is manipulatable by a user to urge said first end into and out of engagement of said mating connector; a retainer member that engages said plurality of connector modules and holds said connector modules together as a block of connectors; means for movably mounting said latching lever to said plurality of modules at a point of inflection intermediate said two ends, said movable mounting means being a separate component and including a clip member that movably attaches said latching lever to said retainer member; and a biasing member for applying a biasing force to said latching lever to constantly urge said latching lever into an engagement position.