Patent ID: 6595809
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector characterized in comprising:a locking spring which is a lock-like component made of a strip of plate spring, in which a fixed piece is combined with a movable piece via a resilient transformed part and a pushing part, and in which a tip of the fixed piece is inserted into a connection hole formed in the movable piece; a case for accommodating the locking spring; a terminal fitting which locates on an outer surface of the fixed piece of the locking spring; a wire slot formed in a predetermined area on the case, opposite to the movable piece of the locking spring; and a lever which locates in an opening of the case and which serves to press the pushing part of the locking spring; also characterized in: that the connection hole faces the wire slot, when the pushing part of the locking spring is pressed by operating the lever, that, when the lever is in a non-operative position, a tool entrance is provided at the opening in such a manner that the tool entrance leads to a contact area where the lever meets the pushing part of the locking spring, and that the lever is provided with a locking mechanism for preventing rotation of the lever.