Patent ID: 7070438
Filing Date: 2006-07-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A lever-type electrical connector that reduces required connecting mating forces comprising: a base housing including a guide channel; a cover housing pivotally mounted on the base housing, the cover housing comprising a cover housing projection and further comprising arms pivoted on opposite sides of the base housing on a common axis and an operating member linking the arms for arcuate movement of the cover housing, the operating member and the base housing each having a latch member, the latch members being releasably engageable with each other to hold the operating member at one extreme end of the arcuate movement; and a slide cam housing mounted on the base housing and including a projection guide track for receiving the cover housing projection, the slide cam housing extending into the guide channel of the base housing, wherein the base housing prevents flexing of the cover housing thereby preventing flexing of the cover housing in a manner that would cause inadvertent release of the latch members when the lever is in a secured state; and wherein the guide channel includes an arcuate stop to prevent further travel of the cover housing.