Locking mechanism for a connector assembly of low engaging/disengaging force type

Abstract

Disclosed is a locking mechanism for a connector assembly of low engaging/disengaging force type comprising a pair of connectors which are engaged with each other; an engaging drive lever having cam grooves and a lock engaging piece is swingably mounted on one of the connectors, and the other connector has driven pins which are engaged with the cam grooves, and a lock which includes a flexible locking piece formed upright in the outer wall of the other connector, and a lock releasing part extended from the free end portion of the flexible locking piece. After the connectors have been engaged with each other, with a locking protrusion of the lock engaging part engaged with the flexible locking piece the lock releasing part is depressed to move the flexible locking piece across the direction of a force of holding the connectors locked, to release the connectors from each other.

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