Connector with lock mechanism
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Oct 3, 2006
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Aug 18, 2005
app pub date -
Jan 19, 2005
filing date -
Jan 20, 2004
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A connector with a lock mechanism, in which maximum stress generated at a hinge joint as a fulcrum portion of a lock arm is reduced. A lock arm 3 is provided on an outer wall of a plug housing 10. A plug 1 comprises a lock mechanism 11, in which the lock arm 3 is latched on a latch 40 provided on a receptacle 2 for maintaining a state of coupling to the receptacle 2. The lock arm 3 comprises a hook 3A projecting in a direction of insertion of the receptacle 2, a point of pressure 3B (a finger depressing portion) positioned on an opposite side to the hook 3A, and a fulcrum portion 3C. The fulcrum portion 3C has a pair of torque rods 4A, 4B supporting the lock arm 3 at lateral ends so as to allow the hook 3A to swing.
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