Patent ID: 9577398
Date: 2017-02-21
CPC Classifications: H01R,Y10T

Claim:
1. An assisting tool used to unmate a first connector from a second connector, the assisting tool comprising: a mounting member configured to be mounted on the first connector; an intermediate member mounted and fixed to the mounting member; and an operating member mounted in the intermediate member, the operating member being rotatable and pivotable relative to the intermediate member and the mounting member, whereby when the operating member is rotated and pivoted relative to the intermediate and mounting members, the operating member is configured to apply pressure to the second connector, thereby causing the first and second connectors to unmate from each other, and wherein the operating member has a top panel portion and side panel portions which extend downwardly from opposite ends of the top panel portion, the side panel portions include bearing portions and protruding portions, the protruding portions protruding rearwardly and downwardly from lower rear end corners of the side panel portions, the bearing portions having a through-hole.