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Abstract

A connector latch according to the present invention is described. The connector latch comprises a generally U-shaped member having laterally extending arms, a body portion, and a spring member integral with the arms. The connector latch also includes cantilever beams projecting outwardly from the spring member. The cantilever beams deflect proportional to an applied force or load. The spring member biases against the force generated by the cantilever beams, and the arms and body portion bias against compression of the spring member. In another embodiment, a latching system is provided. The latching system includes an end cap comprising a first generally U-shaped member having a body portion. The body portion includes a first arm member, a second arm member, and a connector member having at least one of a first connector surface and a second connector surface. A connector latch is affixed to the at least one of the first and second connector surfaces. The connector latch comprises a second generally U-shaped member having outer spring loops including first end and upper surfaces, inner spring loops including second end and upper surfaces, and a spring member formed at the second upper surfaces of the inner spring loops. The latching system biases against compression produced from a compression mount type connector system.

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