Electrical connector assembly which can be rotatably connected and disconnected
US6120308A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62938
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
electrical connector assembly including a first connector supported by a holder and a second connector coupled to the first connector. At least one rocking lever is supported rotatably by a support pin with driving means for moving the rocking lever in accordance with a sliding displacement of the first connector along the holder when interconnecting the first and second connectors. Actuating means displaces the second connector toward the first connector by transmitting the driving force of the rocking lever to the second connector. Each pair of protection ribs is provided on the opposite sides of the mounting portion of the rocking lever to protect the lever. A pair of support lances formed on the holder holds the first connector temporarily in a waiting position for coupling. The electrical connector assembly is simple in structure and compact in size and it is possible to easily and properly interconnect the first and second connectors and to confirm at a glance whether the connectors are completely coupled to each other.
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