Connector with lever
US6099330A · kind A · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62944
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly is provided which includes first and second connector housings. In order to facilitate complete mating of the housings, a lever is supported by the first housing. Pivotal movement of the lever causes gear-like elements associated with the lever and the second housing to urge the housings together. The lever is external of the connector assembly and the gear-like elements are internal thereof. The lever engages the first housing in such a manner as to prevent rotation of the lever until camming elements associated with the lever engage camming elements associated with the second housing.
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