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Abstract

A latch connector has a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has a pair of latches disposed on opposing lateral ends thereof, each of which is pivotably supported by a shaft. Each latch has an upper claw and a lower claw. The second connector has hook portions disposed on opposing lateral ends thereof which are brought into engagement with the lower claws to cause the first and second connectors to be connected with each other when the latches are pivoted in the opening direction, and pressure receiving portions which the upper claws are urged against to exert a force for separating the first and second connectors when the latches are pivoted in the closing direction, when the lower claw and the hook portion are disengaged from each other. When the first connector is pushed into the second connector, the latch is pivoted in the opening direction by the upper claw being urged against by the pressure receiving portion to achieve an engagement between the lower claw and the hook portion. The second connector has a cam for causing the latch to be pivoted in the closing direction. The latch has a slider which is guided by the cam. The latch is pivoted in the closing direction by the slider sliding along the contour of the cam when the first connector is pushed into the second connector.

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