Lif connector

Abstract

A LIF connector includes a frame member (10) having a pivotally-movable lever member (20), and first and second connectors (30 and 40, 50) to be fitted together through the frame member (10). The lever member (20) is provisionally retained when setting the first connector (30) on the frame member (10). Bendable provisionally-retaining arms (23) are provided respectively on side walls of the lever member (20), and arm reception portions (12) are mounted in a projected manner on inner surfaces of side walls of the frame member (10), respectively, and the arm reception portion (12) can retain the provisionally-retaining arm (23) to provisionally retain the lever member (20) in such a manner that the arm reception portion (12) provides a space for allowing the bending of the provisionally-retaining arm (23). A retainment release rib (32) is mounted in a projected manner on an outer surface of a side wall of the first connector, and this rib bends the provisionally-retaining arm (23) to release the retaining engagement of the arm (23) with the arm reception portion (12) when the first connector (30) is set on the frame member (10).

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