Patent ID: 6524124
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for connection of a flat-type connection member comprising:an insulative housing having an opening and a plurality of contacts facing into the opening; a synthetic-resin cover supported by the housing via a pair of support shafts and allowed to pivotally move between an open position and a close position to press the connection member against the contacts; a pair of engagement portions disposed on the cover; a pair of support portions disposed at the housing for supporting the pair of support shafts, respectively, and allowing the support shafts to pivot and to slidably move between a forward position and a rearward position; and a pair of lock portions disposed at the housing and coming into engagement with the pair of engagement portions of the cover, respectively, during the rearward sliding movement of the cover in the close-position along with the pair of support shafts, thereby locking the cover in the close position.