Patent ID: 6638085
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector, comprising:first and second housings having ends configured to receive electrical contacts, said first and second housings being configured to be matable with one another to join corresponding electrical contacts, said first and second housings being movable between initial and final positions; a lever member engaging said first and second housings and moving said first and second housings between said initial and final positions as said lever member is rotated through a range of motion about a rotational axis, said lever member including a cam arm having a pivot post received by said first housing, said lever member including first and second notches that engage said first and second housings, respectively; and said first housing having a post slot for rotatably and slidably retaining said pivot post relative to said rotational axis, said first housing further having a first rack engaging said first notch, said second housing including an arm catch in a side wall thereof, said second housing having a second rack engaging said second notch, said first and second racks and notches cooperating to move said first and second housings between said initial and final positions as said lever member is rotated along said range of motion.