US6164992A
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Structure of lever of lever engagement type connector
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1999-04-14
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Granted: 2000-12-26
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Expires: 2019-04-14
Abstract
Abstract When a lever attached to a male connector is rotated, the male connector is engaged with a female connector. The lever includes: a pair of lever walls pivotally supported by both side walls of the male connector; protrusions to be engaged with the female connector, formed on one sides of the lever walls; and an operating portion for connecting ends of the lever walls on the other side. Rigidity is given to the lever by forming a rib zone, which is integrally bent toward the male connector, on the pair of lever walls and the operating portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiaki Okabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/62933; H01R13/627; H01R13/6275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A lever of a lever engagement type connector in which the connector is engaged with a mating connector by rotating said lever attached to the connector, said lever comprising: a pair of lever walls which are pivotally supported by both side walls of the connector; protrusions formed at one end of the lever wall, the protrusions engaging with the mating connector; an operating portion which connects an other end of the lever walls; and a plurality of ribs respectively extending substantially perpendicularly from a side of the pair of lever walls and of the operating portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A lever of a lever engagement type connector in which the connector is engaged with a mating connector by rotating said lever attached to the connector, said lever comprising: a pair of lever walls which are pivotally supported by both side walls of the connector; protrusions formed at one end of the lever wall, the protrusions engaging with the mating connector; an operating portion which connects an other end of the lever walls; and a plurality of ribs respectively extending substantially perpendicularly from a side of the pair of lever walls and of the operating portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The lever according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of ribs includes a first rib formed by bending one of the lever walls into an L-shape; a second rib formed in the operating portion arranged continuously to an end portion of the first rib; and a third rib formed in the other lever wall arranged continuously to the second rib.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-12-26 | 2004-06-26 | 2004-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-26 | 2008-06-26 | 2008-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-26 | 2012-06-26 | 2012-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |