Patent ID: 6264485
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A lever-type electrical connector having matingly engageable first and second connector portions, said first connector portion having an outer surface and the lever-type connector further having a lever arm rotatably mounted at said outer surface about an axis of rotation,said lever arm having a cam groove extending in a plane perpendicular to said axis of rotation, and said second connector portion having an outwardly projecting follower pin which follows said cam groove to draw said connector portions into mating engagement when said lever arm is rotated with said follower pin engaged in said cam groove,said lever arm further having a flange portion and said second connector portion having, spaced from said follower pin, a cover portion which overlies at least a part of an outwardly facing side of said flange portion when said lever arm is rotated with said follower pin engaged in said cam groove, thereby preventing said lever arm from moving outwardly along said axis of rotation.