Connector for mechanically connecting a first workpiece and a second workpiece, assembly, and method for operating a connector

A connector for mechanically connecting a first workpiece and a second workpiece, wherein the first workpiece comprises at least one first coupling groove comprising a first undercut effective along a groove depth direction, and wherein the second workpiece comprises at least one second coupling groove comprising a second undercut effective along a groove depth direction,

• wherein the connector is plate-shaped or flat bar-shaped and comprises:
• a first engagement element for engaging the first undercut,
• a second engagement element for engaging the second undercut, and
• an actuation body for selectively bringing the connector into a connection state in which the first engagement element is positioned to engage the first undercut and the second engagement element is positioned to engage the second undercut, and for selectively bringing the connector into a release state in which the first engagement element is configured to be withdrawn from the first undercut and the second engagement element is configured to be withdrawn from the second undercut,
• wherein the first engagement element and the second engagement element are arranged at opposite ends of the connector with respect to an insertion direction (D) of the connector,
• wherein the first engagement element and the second engagement element are movably coupled to the actuation body, and
• wherein an actuation interface is provided on the actuation body, the actuation interface arranged eccentrically along the insertion direction (D).