US Patent 7108540 Electrical pin-and-socket connector

The invention concerns an electrical connector for use between a socket and an electrical control device for a restraint system in motor vehicles. The connector includes a case having contact elements for electrical connection with contact elements of the socket. The case also includes a locking element with at least on extension that engages a spring stop device on the case when the locking element is inserted in the case. The spring stop device is pivotable into a release position through a sliding action.