Patent ID: 6383011
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A structure for interlocking connectors with each other, the connectors being a male connector and a female connector to be fitted thereon, the structure comprising:a housing of one of the connectors; a lockable lug formed on an outer surface of the one connector; a housing of the other connector; a lock arm integral with a pawl corresponding to and engageable with the lockable lug, the lock arm being formed on an outer surface of the other connector housing; a pair of elastically deformable hinge-shaped feet each having one end integral with the other connector housing and another end continuing from the lock arm; and a push lever having lateral ends formed integral with a rear end of the lock arm extending rearwardly beyond the hinge-shaped feet, the structure further comprising: a pair of bridging members that continue from opposite side walls of the other connector housing so as to be integral with the lateral ends of the push lever such that an arch-shaped lock guard portion is provided above the other connector housing.