Lever type electrical connector with slide members

Abstract

A lever type electrical connector assembly includes a first connector having a mating assist lever pivotally movably mounted on the first connector. A slide member is linearly movably mounted on the first connector. A coupling joint is provided between the mating assist lever and the slide member, whereby pivotal movement of the lever relative to the first connector effects linear movement of the slide member relative to the first connector. The coupling joint includes an open-sided cam groove in one of the lever or slide member receiving a cam follower post on the other of the lever or slide member. The cam groove and cam follower post are configured to prevent the post from pulling out of the open side of the groove. A second connector is provided, with a coupling between the slide member and the second connector for mating and unmating the connectors in response to rotation of the mating assist lever and resulting translation of the slide member.

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