Patent ID: 9343848
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: H01R

Claim Text:
1. A lever-fit-type connector comprising: a first connector; a lever provided on the first connector; and a second connector configured to be fitted with the first connector by an operation of the lever, wherein the lever includes a U-shaped elastic member including: a proximal end portion fixed to the lever; a distal end portion projecting in a vertical direction; a projecting portion projecting in a horizontal direction in the vicinity of the distal end portion; a U-shaped portion disposed between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion; and an engaging portion disposed between the distal end portion and the U-shaped portion, wherein a portion of the distal end portion extends vertically beyond the projecting portion, and a portion of the projecting portion extends horizontally beyond the portion of the distal end portion.