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Pin Locking and Releasing Methods

ILL E
FRONT RELEASE

This locking mechanism is carried on the contact. It is pushed into the
small diameter of the dielectric, collapsing the locking clip and permitting
the contact to be removed. See tool illustration 8 on page 81. This locking
method is common with Hughes Aircraft in sizes 22, 20, & 16.

Contact in “Locked Position”

Probe unlocking (collapsing lock ring) by pushing into the
smaller diameter

Shedder ejecting the contact

ILL F
FRONT RELEASE CONNECTORS
Similar to Hughes locking clips, these
are found in some Winchester connectors.
The clip is expanded in a “locked”
position. To remove contact, insert tool,
probe will collapse the clip and unlock
the contact. The shedder (plunger) will
follow through ejecting the contact.
For contact insertion see tool illustrations
1 & 2 on page 80, and illustration 8 for
removal on page 81.

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