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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2010
Seiji Shishikura, Chiba, JP;
Kazushige Sakamaki, Tokyo, JP;
Seiji Shishikura, Chiba, JP;
Kazushige Sakamaki, Tokyo, JP;
Tyco Electronics Japan G.K., Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Abstract
There is provided a lever-type connector capable of improving lock-releasing properties of a lever secured by a lock. The lever-type connector is provided with catches arranged at a connector of a lever, a lock at a rear surface of a wire cover, and a releasing portion at the connector. The lever includes a pair of side plates and a connector for connecting both ends of the side plates to each other, with the lever being rotatably attached to the housing between a release position and a mating position. The wire cover is attached at a rear side of the housing. The lever further includes a catch that is arranged at the connector, which is secured by a lock positioned at a rear surface of the wire cover. The lock prevents the lever from rotating to one side of the wire cover by locking the catch of the lever located at the locked position. A first plate spring of the lock extends from one side of the wire cover to the other side, while a locking portion of the lock is positioned at an end portion of the first plate spring. The locking portion is for securing the catch. A release is arranged at the connector and is used to release the catches secured by the lock.