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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 12, 1997
Junichi Ono, Nagoya, JP;
Harness System Technologies Research, Ltd., Mie, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Mie, JP;
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Mie, JP;
Abstract
A first connector is temporarily maintained in a pre-connection position by a retention mechanism provided on a first connector and a holder, and when connecting the first connector and a second connector together, the first connector is released from the pre-connection position. A drive mechanism for moving the first connector to the pre-connection position when releasing the connection between the first and second connectors is provided on the first and second connectors. The second connector is provided with retaining portions that maintain a connection between the first connector and the second connector while the first connector is moved to the pre-connection position by the drive mechanism, and that allow the connection between the first connector and the second connector to be released when the first connector is moved to the pre-connection position.