Patent ID: 7500860

Claim:
A lever type connector comprising: a connector holder; a receptacle connector into which the connector holder is configured to be fit at a predetermined fitted position, said receptacle connector including a receiving portion; and a lever provided with the connector holder so as to be rotatable relative to the connector holder about a center of rotation, said lever including a multiple force recess that is offset from the center of rotation and that is configured to engage the receiving portion of the receptacle connector when the lever is rotated while the connector holder is partially inserted into the receptacle connector in a standby position that is located before the predetermined fitted position such that the receiving portion of the receptacle connector acts as a fulcrum so as to assist the connector holder in being pushed down from the standby position to the predetermined fitted position, and a restricting recess configured to interfere with the receiving portion of the receptacle connector so as to restrict rotation of the lever during insertion of the connector holder into the receptacle connector until the connector holder reaches the standby position.