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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 05, 2001
Filed:
May. 17, 1999
Koichiro Tokuwa, Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
A lever type connector is provided to prevent a lever from being inadvertently released. The lever type connector,is provided with a connector housing,and a lever,rotatably assembled with the connector housing,. A locking portion,projects on the upper surface of the connector housing,, and a lock claw,is provided in a recess,formed in the lever,. When the lever,is rotated in such a direction as to cover the upper surface of the connector housing,, the lock claw,and the locking portion,are engaged, thereby preventing any further rotation of the lever,. At this time, an error disengagement restricting portion,projecting backward of the connector housing,prevents the lock claw,and the locking portion,from being inadvertently disengaged from each other.