Patent ID: 6213794
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A lever fitting-type connector in which a lever is pivotally mounted on bosses formed on a connector, and said connector is adapted to be fitted into a mating connector by pivotally moving said lever so that said bosses serve application point, said lever comprising:an operating portion, serving as a force-applying point for pivoting said lever about a first axis defined by said bosses, formed at a rear end portion of said lever; anda plurality of engagement projections formed respectively on opposite side walls of said lever, and disposed adjacent to said bosses, respectively, wherein at least one of said engagement projections extends along a second axis that is substantially parallel to said first axis;wherein retaining holes are formed in said mating connector, and said engagement projections are retainingly engaged respectively in said retaining holes, so that said engagement projections serve as a supporting point for the pivotal movement of said lever.