Lever type connector
US7234952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62938
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lever type connector of the present invention includes a connector housing, a cover, a lever rotatably mounted on the connector housing, and a snap tab mounted on the cover. During rotation of the lever from an unlocking position to a locking position, the snap tab is pressed by the lever and bent, and if the lever reaches the locking position, the snap tab is brought back to lock the lever. The maximum bent inward angle of the snap tab is set to be smaller than the outward inclination angle of the snap tab without being bent. It is possible to prevent contact between the snap tab and the electric wires. The electric wires are prevented from being damaged, and the operation failure of the snap tab is also avoided.
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