Patent ID: 6343944
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector supporting mechanism comprising:a mounting member; a first connector supported by the mounting member; and a second connecter assembled to an electrically connected to the first connector to be mounted to the mounting member; wherein the first connector comprises a connector body, an engaging lever pivotally supported by a rotation supporting shaft such that a first end of the engaging lever projects from a first end surface of the connector body, an engaging projection projecting from the first end of the engaging lever, and a connecting projection projecting from a second end of the engaging lever; wherein the second connector is formed at its wall with a guide groove for guiding the connecting projection; and the connecting projection is guided in the guide groove to turn the engaging lever by fitting the first connector to the second connector in a first temporary mounting state, wherein the engaging projection is engaged with the mounting member, and the engaging projection is supported by the mounting member.