Lever type electrical connector
US5938458A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62938
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lever type electrical connector assembly includes a first connector having an actuating lever pivotally mounted thereon. The actuating lever includes a cam groove formed therein. A second connector has a cam follower projection to be engaged in the cam groove of the actuating lever. The connectors are mated and unmated in response to rotation of the actuating lever. Complementary interengaging pivot bosses and pivot journals are provided between the actuating lever and the first connector. Separate and independently interengaging pivot bosses and pivot journals are provided on both the inside and the outside of the actuating lever.
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