Patent ID: 9122299
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: G05G,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lever for use with a plug housing, the lever comprising: a first member having a first handle and a first lever arm, the first lever arm is connected to a first central hub having a first raised portion which includes a first gear tooth, a first central bore extends through the first central hub and is profiled to be received over a first mounting portion of the plug housing; a second member having a second handle and a second lever arm, the second lever arm is connected to a second central hub having a second raised portion which includes a second gear tooth, a second central bore extends through the second central hub and is profiled to be received over a second mounting portion of the plug housing; the first member having a projection which extends from an end of the first handle, the second member having a recess which is provide at an end of the second handle; at least one first web provided between the projection of the first member and the recesses of the second member, the at least one first web maintaining the first handle and the second handle in an initial position relative to each other prior to the lever being inserted onto the housing; wherein as the lever is moved into engagement with the housing, resistance of the at least one first web is overcome, allowing the first handle to be fully inserted into the second handle.