Patent ID: 6332789
Filing Date: 2001-12-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector supporting mechanism comprising:a mounting member,a first connector supported by said mounting member, anda second connector which is fitted to said first connector, thereby being mounted to said mounting member, whereinsaid first connector comprises a connector body having at least two ends and an engaging lever having at least two ends, the engaging lever is pivotally supported by a rotation supporting shaft such that one end of said engaging lever projects from one end of said connector body,said one end of said engaging lever is formed with an engaging projection and a cam lever located nearer said rotation supporting shaft than said engaging projection, said engaging projection engages a back surface of said mounting member, said cam lever engages a front surface of said mounting member,in a temporarily mounting state in which said engaging projection engages said mounting member, said second connector is fitted to said first connector, thereby turning said engaging lever, said engaging projection is supported by said mounting member, and a cam lever accommodating recess for accommodating said cam lever in a state in which said engaging projection is supported by said mounting member is formed on an inner wall of said second connector.