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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2001
Harehide Sasaki, Aichi, JP;
Keiichi Ito, Aichi, JP;
Kazuyuki Shiraki, Aichi, JP;
Masanori Wakui, Aichi, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
A projection ( ) is provided in a male connector ( ). A lever ( ) is rotatably provided in a female connector ( ). The lever ( ) has a curved groove ( ). When the lever ( ) is turned, the projection ( ) is inserted into the groove ( ). As the projection ( ) is inserted into this groove ( ), the connection between the male connector ( ) and the female connector ( ) is strengthened. At that time, the lever ( ) provides leverage. Moreover, the distance between the fulcrum for this lever and a point of action gradually decreases. Furthermore, in this case, the groove ( ) is formed in such a way as to extend to the turning center portion of the lever ( ), so that the distance between the fulcrum for the lever and the point of action is reduced still more. Consequently, a larger connecting force can be provided thereto.