Patent ID: 6264482
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector coupling device comprising:a first connector in which a slide plate having a cam groove is slidably provided so as to traverse the first connector;a second connector having a fitting projection engageable with the cam groove for coupling the second connector with the first connector when the slide plate is slid toward a first direction, and removable from the cam groove for removing the second connector from the first connector when the slide plate is slid toward a second direction opposed to the first direction;a coupling case having a first opening into which the first connector is inserted in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, and a second opening into which the second connector is inserted in a fourth direction opposed to the third direction and slidably held therein so as to be slidable in the third and fourth directions; anda fitting support member urging one end portion of the slide plate toward the first direction while the first connector is pushed toward the second connector inside of the case in the third direction for coupling the first connector with the second connector,wherein an initial engagement position and a final engagement position of the cam groove of the first connector and the fitting projection of the second connector are provided within the coupling casing.