Patent ID: 6913474

Claim:
A coupling mechanism for use in coupling a first connector assembly associated with a cable to a second connector assembly; the coupling mechanism comprising: a housing assembly coupled to and at least partially housing the first connector assembly; and, a force applying device connected to the housing assembly and being movable between docking and undocking positions; wherein in response to the force applying device moving to the docking position a mechanical advantage to an applying force is developed for facilitating a firm coupling of the first and second connector assemblies; and wherein the force applying device, in response to being moved to the undocking positions develops a mechanical advantage to an applying force for effecting an easy uncoupling of the first and second connector assemblies; wherein the force applying device includes a pair of first and second segments at a distal end thereof, the first and second segments are angularly spaced apart with respect to each other and each provides for selective engagement with a respective opposing surface of a corresponding fixed structure separate and apart from the second connector assembly for assisting in providing for the mechanical advantages for docking and undocking; respectively.