Patent ID: 6276948
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector supporting mechanism, comprising:a mounting member including a stay member provided with a mounting opening;a first connector supported by the mounting member, the first connector comprising:a connector body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a forward surface, and a rear surface; anda pair of engaging levers pivotably supported on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the connector body, and partially projecting rearward of the rear surface of the connector body, each engaging lever comprising:a plurality of engaging projections disposed on a first end of the engaging lever for engagement with the stay member; andat least one connecting projection disposed on a second end of the engaging lever; anda second connector to be fitted to the first connector, the second connector having guide grooves formed to receive and guide the connecting projections of the engaging levers of the first connector, wherein the guide grooves are formed such that advancement of the second connector towards the first connector in engagement with the stay member causes the second ends of the engaging levers to move together and the first ends of the engaging levers to move apart.