Patent ID: 6361334
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A cover-provided connector comprising: a first housing having a hood with an open front; a second housing configured to be fitted at least partly into the open front of the hood of the first housing in a fit-in state; a lock formed on one of the first and second housings for locking the first and second housings in the fit-in state; a cover pivotally mounted on the first housing by means of a shaft provided at side of the first housing opposite the open front of the hood for movement from an open position where the cover substantially opens the front of the hood such that said second housing is insertable into the first housing and a closed position where the cover covers the lock and covers the front of the hood, the cover having an engaging portion formed on a rear surface of a wall of the cover substantially covering the open front of the hood, the engaging portion being configured to interact with a rear end of the second housing during movement of the cover to the closed position to move the first housing and the second housing towards the fit-in state.