DE102014001517B4 - Connector and connector assembly provided therewith - Google Patents

Abstract

A connector (L2) comprising: a connector housing (21) connectable to a mating connector (F2); a lever (70) which is displaceably mounted to extend along opposite side surfaces of the connector housing (21) which face each other; and a wire cover (71) projecting out of the connector housing (21) against the connecting direction (CD) of the connector (L2) with the mating connector (F2) and at least partially covering a wire extraction surface (H; Formed surface (23) which is directed against the connecting direction (CD), and is configured to guide a wiring direction of a wire in a predetermined direction, which is pulled or pulled from the Drahtauszugsoberfläche (H; 67); wherein the lever (70) is mounted along the mutually facing side surfaces of side surfaces of the connector housing (21) disposed between the connection surface and the wire extraction surface (H; 67) and substantially along the connection direction (CD) between the connection surface and the surface Wire extension surface (H; 67) is displaceable; wherein the wire cover (71) includes a base portion (71B) open toward the wire extraction surface (H; 67) and a correcting portion (71A) extending from the peripheral edge of the base portion (71B) over a restricted portion (71B). 79) to narrow an inner space of the base portion (71B); wherein the wire cover correcting portion (71A) extends from and protrudes from the base portion (71B) in a direction substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the lever (70) beyond the restricted portion (79); wherein the lever has a pair of lever plates (70A) to be mounted on the connector housing (21), and an actuating portion (70B) which connects the levers [...]

Description

The present invention relates to a connector and to a connector assembly provided therewith.

Conventionally, a lever type connector provided with a wire cover is known. The Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-223955 can be cited as an example of a prior art. A wire cover disclosed in this patent literature is mounted on the rear end surface (surface opposite to a connecting surface) of a connector housing and functions to provide a wiring direction of wires pulled out from this surface. are managed to correct in a predetermined direction. In addition, a lever is rotatably mounted on opposite side surfaces of the connector housing and functions as a force multiplying mechanism to contribute to a reduction in connector connection force.

However, in the above configuration, the lever is mounted to overlap the wire cover. Accordingly, an operating portion of the lever must be set at a height position above the protruding height of the wire cover. Thus, it has conventionally been impossible to miniaturize the lever due to a limitation caused by the projecting height of the wire cover.

DE 693 26 696 T2 discloses an electrical connector with a cover that can not be secured until a contact position assurance device is properly attached.

JP 4 836 225 B2 describes a lever connector with a wire cover extending from a base portion.

The present invention has been completed in consideration of the above situation, and aims to improve operability and to enable miniaturization of a lever.

This object is solved according to the invention by the features of the independent claims. Particular embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector including: a connector housing connectable with a mating connector; a lever which is displaceable (in particular, rotatable or pivotable) mounted to extend between opposite side surfaces of the connector housing, which are facing each other; and a wire cover protruding from the connector housing in a connection direction while at least partially covering a wire extraction surface formed on a surface facing a connection surface of the connector housing in the connection direction, and configured to be a wiring direction of a wire or to correct a plurality of wires pulled out from the wire extraction surface; wherein the lever is mounted between the mutually facing side surfaces of side surfaces of the connector housing, which are disposed between the connection surface and the wire extension surface, and displaceable (in particular, rotatable or pivotable) substantially along the connection direction between the connection surface and the wire extension surface.

In particular, the wire cover includes a base portion which rests on the connector housing. is mountable and open toward the wire extraction surface, and a correcting portion which rises from the peripheral edge of the base portion over a restricted portion to narrow an inner space from the base portion.

According to such a configuration, the wires, which are pulled out of the wire extraction surface, can be pulled out of the wire cover while being collected in a protruding end space in the wire cover. Thus, a winding process and the like can be easily performed on a wire extraction part of the wire cover.

In addition, in particular, the wire cover correcting portion extends from and protrudes from the base portion in a direction substantially parallel to a rotation axis of the lever via the restricted portion.

In addition, the lever has a pair of lever plates to be mounted on the connector housing, and an actuating portion that couples end portions of the two lever plates and is positioned or held at an initial position prior to connection with the mating connector, and the The actuating portion of the lever enters a space within the width of the base portion of the wire cover and is along an extending direction of the restricted portion located near the restricted portion at the original position.

According to such a configuration (s), since the operating portion of the lever is disposed along the extending direction of the restricted portion when the lever is at the original position, the interference of the lever and the wire cover can be avoided.

Moreover, in particular, the connector is provided with a one-piece resilient plug which includes one or more wire insertion holes and is configured to seal one wire or a plurality of wires pulled out from the rear end surface of a connector housing. are by inserting the one or more wires into the one or more corresponding wire insertion holes in a sealed state, and comprising: a pair of wall surfaces for sandwiching the one-piece resilient plug from the front and rear substantially in an insertion direction of the wire (s); and at least one locating pin projecting substantially parallel to an axial direction (s) of the wire insertion hole (s) from one of the wall surfaces toward the one-piece resilient plug and at least partially positioning at least one Insert and press-fit, which is located near the wire insertion hole (s); wherein at least one narrowed portion is formed at an axial intermediate position of the positioning hole.

Moreover, in particular, the at least one narrowed section has a small hole diameter.

Moreover, in particular, at least one inner lip to be held in direct contact with an insulation coating of the wire is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the wire insertion hole (s) and an axial position of the narrowed portion is in the positioning hole Positions of the tip (s) or top (s) of the inner lip (s) aligned.

According to such a configuration, since the axial position of the narrowing portion of the locating hole and that of the inner lip (s) of the integral resilient (rubber) plug in the. Can be effectively increased, the sealability for the wire insulation coating (s) can be enhanced Are substantially aligned or aligned.

Moreover, in particular, a plurality of positioning holes are arranged substantially at diagonally symmetrical positions relative to the wire insertion hole.

Such a configuration helps to make sealing forces for the wire (s) W uniform in the circumferential direction, particularly, as intervals between the respective wire insertion holes are reduced as much as possible.

According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a connector assembly having a force multiplying mechanism comprising: a plurality of fixed-side connectors arranged substantially side by side on the same plane and each of which includes a cam follower; and a plurality of lever-side connectors which are individually connectable to the respective fixed-side connectors and each of which includes a displaceably provided lever and is connectable to the corresponding fixed-side connector by a force multiplying operation passing through Displacement of the lever is generated in a state where the cam follower and the lever are engaged directly or indirectly; wherein at least one connector of the plurality of fixed-side connectors and lever-side connectors is configured according to the above aspect of the invention or a particular embodiment thereof.

In particular, surfaces where the cam followers are formed project at an angle other than 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to each other in two adjacent ones of the fixed-side connectors.

According to the above, the following function and the following effect can be achieved. Conventionally, a lever is mounted on a connector housing to engage a wire cover. Thus, the lever must be formed to have a length necessary to grasp the wire cover. In this regard, since the lever is provided particularly in a space other than a space where the wire cover protrudes, the length of the lever can be set regardless of the projecting height of the wire cover. Therefore, the lever can be miniaturized.

According to the above configuration (s), the one-piece resilient (particularly Rubber plug while positioned relative to the connector housing by inserting and press-fitting the locating pin into the locating hole. On the other hand, a material around the positioning hole is strongly pushed outward at the narrowed portion formed in the positioning hole. Then, this influence reaches the hole surface (s) of the wire insertion hole (s) located near the positioning hole and press contact forces exerted on the insulation coating (s) of the wire (s) are applied to the wire insertion hole (s), are locally strengthened. This can improve or enhance a sealability for the wires.

Moreover, since the slider partially protrudes in principle from the connector housing, when it is at the movement start position, when an external object comes into contact with the projecting end part and an external force acts in a pushing direction, the locking means can forcibly can be released from the locking state and the slider can move toward the movement end position.

However, according to the above configuration (s), since the protruding edge portion of the lever is arranged at substantially the same position as or behind the protruding end part, when the slider is at the original position, a pushing force by the external object at first not on the slider but on the protective edge portion. Specifically, since the distance from the rotary shaft to the protective edge portion of the lever is set to be shorter than the distance to the actuating portion, a force necessary to forcibly release the locking means is required , larger when acting on the protective edge portion than when acting directly on the protruding end portion of the slider. Thus, the configuration of the present invention can alleviate a situation where the slider is inadvertently pushed to the movement end position to that extent.

Thus, in particular, by simply configuring a part of the lever behind the protruding end part of the slider in the mounting direction under a given condition, the connector can effectively prevent the slider from being pushed unintentionally.

These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon a reading of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that while embodiments are described separately, individual features thereof may be combined into additional embodiments.

1 FIG. 10 is a side view showing a state before a connector is connected to a force multiplying mechanism according to an embodiment; FIG.

2 Fig. 10 is a side view showing the state after the connector is connected,

3 Fig. 16 is a front view of a fixed-side connector unit;

4 Fig. 10 is a rear view of the fixed-side connector unit,

5 is a rear view showing a state where an alignment plate in 4 is solved,

6 FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the fixed-side connector unit; FIG.

7 is a rear view showing a state where the alignment plate is in 6 is solved or removed,

8th is a section of the alignment plate,

9 is a side view showing a first lever-side connector when a lever is at an original position,

10 FIG. 15 is a side view showing the first lever side connector when the lever is at a connection end position; FIG.

11 FIG. 15 is a front view of the first lever side connector when the lever is at the connection end position. FIG.

12 is a section along AA of 11 .

13 is a view of the first lever-side connector of 11 when seen in a direction of an arrow P,

14 FIG. 15 is a front view of an outer case of the first lever side connector; FIG.

15 is a front view of a one-piece rubber stopper,

16 is a section along CC of 15 showing wire insertion holes,

17 is a section along DD from 15 , which shows positioning or positioning holes,

18 is a rear view of an inner housing,

19 Fig. 10 is an enlarged sectional view showing a fitted state of positioning pins and the positioning holes;

20 FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the influence of inserting the positioning pins into the positioning holes on a sealed state of the wire inserted in the wire insertion hole; FIG.

21 is a section along EE of 11 showing a received state of a slider or a slider,

22 is a section according to the one along FF of 11 which shows a coupled state of the lever and the slider when the lever is in the original position,

23 is a section corresponding to the one along FF of 11 showing the coupled state of the lever and the slider when the lever is at the connection end position,

24 is a front view of a holding or retaining device,

25 is a rear view of a front mask or cover,

26 is a section corresponding to that along BB of 11 showing a state where the retainer is in a partial locking position,

27 is a section corresponding to that along BB of 11 showing a state where the retainer is in a full locking position,

28 Fig. 12 is a sectional view showing the position of the slider when a first fixed-side connector and the first lever-side connector are slightly connected and cam followers enter the entries of cam grooves;

29 is a section showing the position of the slider when the connection is completed,

30 Fig. 15 is a section showing a state before the first fixed-side connector and the first lever-side connector are connected,

31 Fig. 10 is a section showing a state when the connection is completed,

32 FIG. 12 is a rear view when a lever is at a connection end position in a second lever side connector; FIG.

33 is a side view when the lever is in an original position,

34 is a front view when the lever is at the connection end position, and

35 is a side view when the lever is at the connection end position.

Next, a specific embodiment of a connector with a force multiplying mechanism of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Summary of a connector with a force multiplying mechanism)

Like this in 1 and 2 11, the connector with the force multiplying mechanism of this embodiment substantially includes a fixed-side connector unit U in which a plurality of (particularly two) fixed-side connectors (first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2) substantially face Side or side by side on a board or a plate 1 is arranged and a plurality of (in particular a first and second) lever-side connector (s) L1, L2 with the respective fixed-side connectors F1, F2 is connectable.

(Fixed-side connector unit U: see mainly Fig. 1 to Fig. 8)

The fixed-side connector unit U includes the board 1 and the first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2 on the fixed side are on this board 1 mounted or mountable. Like this in 3 is shown, the first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2 are so on the board 1 to assemble that long or longitudinal sides thereof, in particular, are aligned substantially on the same lines along an arrangement direction of the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2.

The two fixed-side connectors F1, F2 include receptacles 2 . 3 in particular, substantially in the form of rectangular tubes which extend forwards (upwards in FIG 1 ) in a connecting direction CD from the board 1 protrude. Like this in 3 is shown, is or is one or more guide extension wave (s) 4 . 5 for guiding a connection with the lever-side connectors L1, L2 (in particular in each case) in the receptacle (s) 2 . 3 is provided by any one or both of the fixed-side connectors F1, F2, and any of them is formed to be integral or integral with the rear wall of the receptacle 2 . 3 projecting toward a connection surface. One or more, z. B. two Führungsfortsatzwellen 4 is (in particular substantially side by side or side by side in a longitudinal direction) arranged in the first fixed-side connector F1 and at least one Führungsfortsatzwelle 5 In particular, it is arranged substantially in a central or intermediate part of the second fixed-side connector F2, and each of them is particularly substantially formed to have a substantially cross-sectional cross section.

It should be noted that, in a state where the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2 and the lever-side connectors L1, L2, which will be described later, are connected, each guide extension shaft 4 . 5 penetrates the corresponding lever-side connector L1, L2, in particular until it is a one-piece resilient or rubber stopper 39 achieved, which is mounted in the lever-side connector L1, L2 and arranged.

One or more, in particular a plurality of male terminal fittings 6 (In particular, substantially in the form of rods or rods) is or are arranged to be in each of the two shots 2 . 3 protrude. In this embodiment, in particular more connector terminal fittings 6 In particular, in the first fixed-side connector F1 as mounted in the second fixed-side connector F2, the first fixed-side connector F1 has more poles. Each plug connection fitting 6 in the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2 is in particular bent downwards at an angle different from 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially at a right angle, after it has moved backwards (depth direction of the plane of 1 ) through the plate or the board 1 protrudes while it is in the back wall of the appropriate receptacle 2 . 3 used (in particular press-fitted) is or will.

A protective wall 7 is at the back of the plate 1 provided to at least partially provide one or more male terminal fittings (e) 6 , in particular one or more group (s) of the respective male terminal fittings 6 to surround which (s) of the plate 1 Precede or protrude (see 4 and 30 ). The protective wall 7 is particularly in a range of an upper or distal edge portion to substantially opposite short side edges or edges of the plate 1 provided and / or formed to substantially in a protruding direction of the male terminal fittings 6 protrude.

Like this in 4 are shown, top parts of all of the male terminal fittings 6 at least partially in positioning through holes or depressions 9 used, which are adapted to an alignment plate 8th to penetrate or penetrate into this. Like this in 6 and 8th is shown is or is the alignment plate 8th in particular substantially formed by a long flat plate material and / or arrangement areas of groups of positioning through holes 9 are particularly separated to substantially correspond to the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2. Like this in 8th is one or more step-like stepped edges 10 on the alignment plate 8th , in particular substantially at both end parts in a longitudinal direction of the alignment plate 8th educated. In addition, a stepped hole occurs 11 between the placement areas of the positioning through holes 9 in the alignment plate 8th therethrough. On the other hand, is or are, as in 5 is shown one or more hooking edges 12 on the protective wall 7 formed, in particular substantially to each other at lower end portions of the two side walls of the protective wall 7 to be directed, and the alignment plate 8th is or is by hooking the (especially both) stepped edge or edges 10 on the hooking edge (s) 12 held. In addition, a vertical intermediate wall protrudes 13 in particular, backward at a position between the first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2 on the rear surface of the board 1 before, and an intermediate holding section 14 in the form of a hook is on the intermediate wall 13 (In particular, a lower end part thereof) formed as in 5 and 7 is shown. The intermediate holding section 14 is at least partially in the stepped hole 11 the alignment plate 8th to be used to be locked. This allows the alignment plate 8th at one intermediate part which is easily affected by a deflection and the like, whereby even if a deflection occurs, it is corrected, and the alignment plate 8th can be kept more reliable.

One or more clips 15 juts or protrude, as in 5 is shown on the (the) (in particular substantially opposite side wall (walls) (in particular the lower end surfaces thereof) of the protective wall 7 in front. The (especially both) clip (s) 15 serves or serve for a temporary holding a circuit board 16 (please refer 4 ) until the one or more respective male terminal fittings (e) 6 at least partially into the one or more through holes (not shown) of the circuit board 16 is inserted and electrically connected (in particular welded), and is or are in one or more holes (not shown) for a temporary holding, which (s) on the circuit board 16 is provided or are, used and locked resiliently.

One or more (eg two) cam followers 17 is formed to on one or more side surface (s) of the recording 2 in particular on each of substantially opposite long side surfaces (surfaces extending substantially along the arrangement direction AD of the two fixed-side connectors) from outer surfaces of the receptacle 2 protrude the first fixed-side connector F1. The one or more (especially both) cam followers 17 in particular is substantially in the form of pen shafts, as in US Pat 1 is shown, and / or is at height positions near the opening edge and the opening edge of the receptacle 2 and / or is in particular in a direction away from the second fixed-side connector F2 relative to a central line in the longitudinal direction of the receptacle 2 postponed. In particular, in contrast, is or are one or more Nockenmitnehmer 18 of the second fixed-side connector F2 on one or more side surfaces of the receptacle 3 , in particular on opposite outer surfaces of the receptacle 3 along short sides (surfaces extending substantially along one direction at an angle other than 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to the arrangement direction AD of the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2). The one or more cam followers 18 on the second fixed-side connector F2 is in one or more central part (s) of the (in particular substantially opposite) short side surface (s) in a height direction HD (see 3 ) and / or the height position (s) thereof is set, in particular, to be lower than that (n) on the first fixed-side connector (see FIG 1 ).

(First lever side connector L1: mainly Fig. 9 to Fig. 31)

A slide or a sliding device 19 as a special force multiplying mechanism used with the cam followers 17 is to be engaged in particular of the first fixed-side connector F1 is to be mounted in particular in the first lever-side connector L1 (see 28 . 29 and other figures). The first lever side connector L1 also includes a lever or a movable member 20 for moving this slider 19 (please refer 9 and 10 ). In this embodiment, there is a connector housing of the first lever-side connector L1, as shown in FIG 12 and other figures, from an outer housing 21 serving as an outer casing and an inner casing 22 or includes this, which in the outer housing 21 is mounted or is.

The outer case 21 More specifically, it is substantially in the form of a rectangular or polygonal tube which is open toward a front side FS (side directed substantially toward the first fixed-side connector F1), and the inside thereof serves as a receiving space for the inner housing 22 , The back surface of a back wall 23 the receiving space of the outer housing 21 serves in particular as a wire extraction surface 67 , One or more, in particular a plurality of wire insertion holes 24 is or are designed to pass through this surface 67 and one or more wires W, which are connected to one or more respective female terminal fittings. 25 is connected to the outside of the outer housing 21 (Connector housing) pull out or lead. In addition, the back wall 23 with one or more, in particular a pair of outlet holes 69A designed to allow the (especially both) guide extension shaft (s) 4 of the first fixed-side connector F1 exits or exit.

Like this in 12 and other figures, one or more slide receiving chamber (s) is or are shown 26 for at least partially receiving the slider 19 on inner sides of the outer housing 21 (In particular, substantially opposite long or long sides thereof) formed. The (in particular both) a slide receiving chamber (s) 26 is or are each on a short Side surface (outer surface in the arrangement direction AD of the two fixed-side connector) of the outer housing 21 open (see 13 ) and / or these one or more apertures serve as one or more insert apertures. 27 for the slider 19 ,

Like this in 14 is shown, is or is one or more inlet opening (s) 28 into which the respective cam follower (s) 17 of the first fixed-side connector F1 may be formed at one or more corresponding positions on a front wall, which is a joining surface side of the outer housing 21 forms, and the respective inlet opening (s) 28 is in connection with the corresponding slide receiving chamber (s) 26 ,

Like this in 13 and other figures, the slider includes 19 one or more, in particular a pair of arm portions 19A to be slidable at least partially in the (two) slide-receiving chamber (s) 26 to be received, and one end of the arm portions 19A is or is in particular by a coupling or coupling section 19B coupled. Specifically, each of substantially mutually facing sides of the arm portions 19A (Pages, which are substantially aligned with each other, while they to the receiving space for the inner housing 22 are exposed) recessed to two cam grooves or grooves 29 according to the respective cam drivers 17 of the first fixed-side connector F1 (see 21 ). This one or more cam groove (s) 29 has a function of guiding the first fixed-side connector F1 and the first lever-side connector L1 to a connected state while engaging with the respective cam follower (s) 17 arrive or arrive and generate or generate a power multiplying effect when the slider 19 is pushed.

Like this in 28 and 29 is a deflectable locking claw 30 (Locking means) in particular at a position on the slider 19 (In particular, a side edge (shown upper edge) near a free end of (in particular each) arm portion 19A the same) formed. In contrast, first and second locking recesses are 31 . 32 in particular at two positions which are mutually in a direction of movement of the slider 19 are spaced in each slider-receiving chamber 26 of the outer housing 21 educated. When the locking claws 30 in the first locking recesses or recesses 31 (State of 28 ) are locked, the slider is 19 held at a movement start position or positioned to partially out of the outer housing 21 in the arrangement direction AD of the first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2. When the slider 19 held or positioned at the movement start position, are the entries of the cam grooves 29 of the slider 19 essentially each in conjunction or communicate with the corresponding inlet openings 28 and the cam followers 17 of the first fixed-side connector F1 can be accommodated. Rear end surfaces of the locking claws 30 in an insertion direction of the slider 19 are steeply inclined or raised surfaces and / or these surfaces engage with hole walls of the first locking recesses 31 , causing the slider 19 in the outer housing 21 held or positioned and retained. On the other hand, front end surfaces of the locking claw 30 (especially moderate) inclined surfaces. When a certain (predetermined or predeterminable) pushing force is applied to the slider 19 is applied, the locking claw (s) may 30 be released from the state which in the first locking recesses 31 is locked, and move forward in an oppressive direction. However, the front end surface (s) of the locking claw (s) is / are 30 Specifically, it is designed to be relatively steep, so as not to be unintentionally released from the state which is present in the first locking recesses 31 is locked, unless a pushing force of a certain extent or more is applied to the slider 19 applied or exercised.

In addition, in a state where the locking claw (s) 30 especially in the second locked well (s) 32 is locked or are (see 29 ), the slider 19 at a movement end position, in particular, by the contact of the coupling portion 19B with a sidewall surface of the outer housing 21 held or positioned. At this time has or have the (the) cam follower 17 essentially the end (s) of the cam groove (s) 29 achieved and / or the connection of the first fixed-side connector F1 and the first lever-side connector L1 has been substantially completed. It should be noted that a locking state of the locking claw (s) 30 and the second locking recess (s) 32 in particular by applying or exerting a strong force on the slide 19 can be solved or released in a pulling direction.

Like this in 14 is shown is the outer housing 21 (especially substantially opposite side portions of the surface thereof), which in particular with the one or more insertion opening (s) 27 is formed for the slider, cut near the connection surface and one or more, in particular a pair of rotary shafts 34 which is used or to the lever 20 to mount, protrudes or protrude in a direction of a short side.

The lever 20 is between an original position IP (position, which is in 1 is shown) and a connection end position CEP (position which is in 2 is shown) about these rotary shafts or -schafte 34 displaceable or displaceable (in particular rotatable or pivotable). The lever 20 is or is in particular by a pair of lever plates 20A for holding or overstretching substantially opposite longitudinal side surfaces of the outer housing 21 in between and an actuating section 20B formed, which the two lever plates 20A (especially ends or distal parts thereof) coupled. By at least partial insertion and retention of the rotary shafts 34 in free ends of the two lever plates 20A is the whole lever 20 around the rotary shaft 34 displaceable (in particular rotatable or pivotable). Like this in 21 to 23 are shown, free end portions of the inner sides (sides, which are facing each other) of the two lever plates 20A in particular each set down or recessed to connecting grooves or grooves 33 in the form of oblong holes. One or more connecting pins or pins 35 which is designed to be from the outer surface (s) of the (in particular both) arm portion (s) 19A of the slider 19 (In particular, substantially at the position (s) near the coupling portion 19B ) is / are in the (in particular both) connecting groove (s) 33 fitted, causing the slider 19 in tandem (or in a coupled fashion) with a translational or rotational movement of the lever 20 pushed or relocated.

Like this in 1 and other figures, one or more step-like stop edge (s) or edge (s) will become 36 for preventing any further rotation of the lever 20 provided at the connection end position CEP to substantially outwardly on the outer housing 21 (in particular the substantially opposite long or longitudinal side surfaces thereof projecting). Specifically, the opposite longitudinal side surfaces of the outer housing 21 designed so that lower surfaces or areas below the stop edges or edges 36 protrude outward. The (especially each) stop edge 36 is particularly designed to be bent downwards substantially in the direction of the rotary shaft 34 to be curved after extending substantially horizontally along the arrangement direction AD of the two fixed-side connectors from an end portion facing the second fixed-side connector F2.

On the other hand, will or will, as in 22 and 23 is shown, one or more step-like contact edge (s) 37 (especially substantially shaped in accordance with the shape of the stop edge (s)) 36 ) on sides of an inner surface of the (both) lever plate (s) 20A of the lever 20 provided, and (a) lower surface (s) below the contact edge (s) 37 is or are in particular designed to protrude outward. In this way, the rotation of the lever 20 at the connection end position CEP, as shown in FIG 23 . 2 or the like is shown by the contact of the contact edge (s) 37 with the stop edge (s) 36 prevents this as in 23 is shown. It should be noted that, as in 23 is shown, the outer surface (s) of the actuating portion 20B of the lever 20 and the outer surface (s) of the short side of the outer housing 21 especially flush with each other when the lever is at the connection end position.

In addition, sticks out when the lever 20 is located at the original position or starting position IP and the slide or the sliding device 19 at the motion start position MSP, as shown in FIG 21 is shown, the coupling section 19B of the slider 19 in particular to the outside of the outer housing 21 before, as described above. At this time, part (s) of the side edge (s) of the (especially both) lever plate (s) is / are 20A of the lever 20 corresponding to a projecting end portion of the slider 19 in the illustrated height direction HD (hereinafter this part (s) will become (or become) a protective edge or edge section (s) 38 in particular substantially at the same position as or behind the projecting end portion of the slider 19 in a mounting direction of the slider 19 arranged. This realizes a state where, when an external object is the extension end portion of the slider 19 from behind in the mounting direction of the slider 19 approaching, it is more likely to be in contact with the (two) protective edge portion (s) 38 of the lever 20 as with the extension end portion of the slider 19 to get. In addition, as is the case 21 is clear, a distance from the rotary shafts 34 of the lever 20 to the protective edge or edge sections 38 in particular, sufficiently shorter than a distance to the actuating portion 20B of the lever 20 when in a viewing direction of 21 seen. Thus, a pushing force acting on the protective edge portions 38 is applied to the locking jaws 30 to release from the locked state, considerably larger compared to the case where the actuating section 20B is pressed. Therefore, it is for the locking claw (s) 30 less likely to be released from the locked state when a pushing force is applied to the protective edge portions 38 is exercised as if the same pressing force directly on the slide 19 is exercised.

Next is the inner case 22 at least partially into the receiving space of the outer housing 21 described to be mounted. Like this in 12 and other figures, the resilient plug (in particular, the one-piece rubber plug) is shown. 39 on one side of a rear surface of the inner housing 22 to mount or arrange. A resettable or rubber plug receiving section 40 for at least partially receiving the one-piece resilient or rubber stopper 39 is in or near a rear part of the inner housing 22 educated. The portion that accommodates the resilient or rubber stopper 40 is particularly formed inside a part extending rearward in the form of a rectangular or polygonal pipe from the peripheral edge of the rear end surface (partition wall) 41 ) of the inner housing 22 extends. Like this in 18 is one or more, in particular a pair of locking projections or projections 43 for the outer housing 21 on a peripheral wall 42 (In particular, a tip portion of each of the upper and lower surfaces thereof) of the inner housing 22 educated. An interval between the locking projections 43 which are arranged on an upper side is, in particular, set to be narrower than that between the locking protrusions 43 to be, which are arranged on a lower side. On the other hand, as is in 26 and 27 shown is the back wall 23 of the outer housing 21 in particular with one or more locking edge (s) receiving 44 substantially corresponding to the one or more respective locking protrusions (protrusions) 43 educated. When trying, the inner case 22 in the outer case 21 in an improper or inappropriate orientation, e.g. B. in a position or which is vertically reversed from a proper position or position to match, correspond to the (the) locking projection (-vorsprünge) 43 and the locking receiving edge (s) 44 not due to a difference in distance and meet each other, which is why these housings can not be assembled.

The partition 41 of the inner housing 22 divided at least partially between the resilient or rubber plug receiving portion 40 and a terminal receiving portion 46 for at least partially receiving the one or more female terminal fittings (pieces) 25 , One or more rear end (s) of respective cavities 47 for at least partially receiving the one or more female terminal fittings (pieces) 25 is or are on the partition 41 open and / or communicating substantially coaxially with one or more wire insertion holes (holes) 45 the one-piece resilient or rubber stopper 39 and the wire insertion hole (s) 24 the back wall 23 of the outer housing 21 , One or more, in particular a pair of exit holes 69B for allowing the (especially both) lead extension wave (s) 4 of the first fixed-side connector F1 exits, is formed to pass through the partition wall 41 pass.

Like this in 12 and other figures is the one-piece resilient or rubber plug 39 essentially in contact with the rear surface of the partition 41 to mount and / or hold by sandwiching between the inner casing 22 and the back wall 23 of the outer housing 21 is included when the inner housing 22 in the outer case 21 is mounted. The one-piece resettable or rubber stopper 39 is especially on the back surface of the partition 41 in a positioned state by the following configuration.

18 is a view showing the inner case 22 shows when it is from the side of the resilient or rubber plug receiving section 40 seen or considered. Like this in 18 and 19 is shown, is one or more, in particular a plurality of positioning pins or pins 48 (In particular, substantially along the longitudinal direction and / or in a central part in the height direction HD) on one side of a rear surface of the partition wall 41 arranged. Specific are, as in 18 is shown, placement areas of the wire insertion holes 45 which are in the partition 41 are formed, in one or more (eg., Three) row (s) z. B. according to the size of the female terminal fittings to be used 25 divided, and the positioning or positioning pins 48 In particular, they are substantially at diagonal positions around the respective wire insertion holes 45 arranged in the middle row in the middle arrangement area. Each positioning pin 48 is in particular formed substantially in a substantially cylindrical shape or shape.

On the other hand, the one piece is resilient or rubber stopper 39 formed to at least partially in the resilient or rubber plug receiving portion 40 being received, and one or more (eg, three) outer lip (s) 49 is formed on the outer peripheral surface such that the one-piece resilient or rubber plug 39 in direct contact with the inner circumferential surface of a peripheral wall of the resilient plug or female plug receiving portion 40 can be kept in a sealed state. Like this in 15 and 16 is shown, is the plurality of wire insertion holes 45 Designed to fit through the one-piece resilient or rubber stopper 39 pass. One or more (eg two) inner lip (s) 50 is at least partially in the (in particular each) wire insertion hole 45 is formed and may be held in contact with the outer peripheral surface of an insulation coating of the wire W in a sealed state. In addition, both the front and rear surfaces of the one-piece resilient or rubber stopper are 39 recessed or offset to one or more positioning hole (s) 51 at positions substantially corresponding to the respective positioning pins 48 to train on the same axes. The respective positioning or positioning holes 51 are especially at diagonal positions around the wire insertion holes 45 in the middle or intermediate row from the wire insertion holes 45 arranged in a middle or intermediate region of the one-piece resilient or rubber stopper 39 are arranged. Every positioning hole 51 is particularly designed to have such a hole diameter that the positioning pin 48 can be press-fit therein, and / or a depth slightly longer than the entire length of the positioning pin 48 exhibit. In addition, as is in 17 is shown, each positioning hole 51 in particular with a narrowed or narrowed section 51A formed having a hole with a small diameter at a position near the rear end. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG 19 shown is a position where the narrowed section 51A is formed in an insertion direction (axial direction) of the wire W, substantially at the position of an inner lip 50 in the wire insertion hole 45 the one-piece resilient or rubber stopper 39 aligned.

Like this in 12 is shown, is or are one or more, in particular a plurality of cavities 47 into which the female terminal fitting (s) 25 can be at least partially received, in the terminal receiving portion or terminal receiving portion 46 of the inner housing 22 formed and / or has (s) on open (s) front (s) and rear end (s). A deflectable locking or locking lance 52 is in the (especially each) cavity 47 (In particular, a front end portion of the interior thereof) formed and can be resilient the female terminal fitting 25 lock.

Like this in 12 and other figures is a front mask 53 on the front end surface of the terminal receiving portion 46 fit in and mount on. The front mask 53 includes a part, which with the respective cavities 47 communicates and is configured to connect at least partially (one) front end portion (s) of the female terminal fitting (s) 25 and / or the receiving part or parts thereof is provided with one or more front stop walls or walls. 54 formed with which the front end surface (s) of the female terminal fitting (s) 25 can get in touch or can. In addition, the (each) front stop wall 54 with a spike insertion hole 55 formed into which the male terminal fitting 6 at least partially insertable, and a tool insertion hole 55A is adjacent to or below the table insertion hole 55 educated. In addition, as is in 11 and 25 shown is the front mask 53 with one or more, in particular a pair of outlet holes 69C designed to allow the (especially both) guide extension shaft (s) 4 of the first fixed-side connector F1 exits or exit. In addition, extend as shown in FIG 25 is shown, one or more, in particular a pair of lateral (left and / or right) separate pressing or pressing pieces 56 towards a sealing ring 57 on the front mask 53 (In particular, the upper edge of the surface thereof), which substantially to the inner housing 22 is directed. The tip (s) of the (especially both) pushing piece (pieces) 56 rises or rises upwards or outwards directly in front of the sealing ring 57 to loosening or removing the sealing ring 57 to prevent. One or more, in particular a pair of lateral (left and / or right) separate locking claws 58 is or are on the sealing ring 57 (In particular, a lower edge or edge part thereof) provided. Like this in 26 and 27 is (are) the (especially both) locking claw (s) 58 in particular in a locking recess (s) 59 locked, which at (one) essentially corresponding position (s) of the terminal receiving section 46 (In particular, the lower surface thereof) of the inner housing 22 is formed, whereby the front mask 53 on the inner case 22 is or can be mounted.

Like this in 12 and other figures, a space is provided between the outer circumferential surface of the terminal accommodating portion 46 and the inner surface of the outer housing 1 in particular, as a connection space S in which the first fixed-side connector F1 is connected. In addition, the sealing ring 57 on the outer peripheral surface of a rear part of the terminal accommodating portion 46 to assemble. This sealing ring 57 Can be between the inner surface of the recording 2 the first fixed-side connector F1 and the first lever-side connector L1 seal.

A retainer insertion hole 60 is particularly in the side surface of the terminal receiving portion 46 of the inner housing 22 formed and a holding or retaining device 61 is particularly movable or displaceable in this retainer insertion hole 60 mounted (see 24 and other figures). 24 is a front view of the retainer 61 , The retention device 61 In particular, it is essentially in the form of a flat plate and is, as in 24 is shown with one or more, in particular a plurality of locking holes 64 corresponding to the one or more respective cavities 47 and one or more, especially a pair of exit holes 69D designed to allow the (especially both) guide extension shaft (s) 4 of the first fixed-side connector F1 exits or exit. In addition, a partial or first locking claw 62 and a full or second locking claw 63 In particular, each formed to project, while substantially side by side or side by side in an insertion direction of the retainer 61 on the restraint 61 (In particular, on each of substantially opposite side edges thereof) are arranged in a longitudinal direction. Although not shown in detail, this locking claw (s) is (are) 62 . 63 in particular successively releasably engaged with one or more respective latch receiving portions which are in the retainer insertion hole 60 is formed or to the retention device 61 in particular at both positions of a partial locking position (position, which in 26 is shown), and a complete locking position (which in 27 shown) relative to the inner housing 22 to keep. When the restraint 61 is located at the partial locking position, the one or more female terminal fitting (s) is 25 free in the one or more respective cavities (spaces) 47 can be used and removed from it. When the restraint 61 at the full locking position, the female terminal fittings become 25 through the retention device 61 , in particular also by the locking lances 52 locked to be held double.

Next is a wire cover 66 which are on the outer casing 21 to be mounted, described. The wire cover 66 in particular, serves to correct a pulling direction of the wires W which are pulled out from the first lever connector L1. Like this in 12 and other figures is the wire cover 66 in particular to mount, at least partially, the wire extraction surface of the outer housing 21 (rear surface of the rear wall 23 ) and / or the lever 20 in particular, mount it to the wire cover 66 to overlap. The wire 66 in particular has a wire extraction opening 68 on, which to the side (see 1 ) or in a direction at an angle other than 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to the wire drawing direction of the wire (s) from the housing. In this embodiment, the wire extraction opening 68 Specifically, set to be open to the outside substantially in the arrangement direction of both the first and second fixed-side connector F1, F2.

(Second lever-side connection L2: see FIG. 32 to FIG. 35)

Components of the second lever side connector L2 are basically the same as or the same as those of the first lever side connector L1. Thus, no repeated description is given. Main differences are that the second lever side connector L2 does not include a slider, an operating direction of the lever 70 at an angle different from 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to that of the first lever-side connector L1, and / or an opening direction of a wire extraction opening 72 a wire cover 71 is substantially opposite to that of the first lever-side connector L1. Configurations relating to these differences are described below.

The lever 70 of the second lever-side connector L2 is on the second lever connector L2 to mount, in particular around an outer housing 73 of the second lever connector L2 between opposite surfaces of a short side adjacent to a connection surface K and a wire extension surface H, as shown in FIG 33 is shown. A displacement or displacement direction (in particular rotation or pivoting direction) of the lever 70 is especially normal to the level of 1 (Direction substantially along the connection direction) and along the opposite surfaces of the second fixed-side connector F2 where the cam followers 18 provided or made available. In this way, the displacement direction (in particular rotation or pivoting direction) of the lever lies or is located 70 of the second lever-side connector L2 in particular at an angle different from 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to the displacement direction (in particular rotation or pivoting direction) of the lever 20 the first lever-side connector L1.

In addition, the inner surface (s) of the (especially both) lever plate (s) is / are 70A of the lever 70 in particular recessed or offset to one or more cam groove (s) 74 to form like this in a broken line in 33 and 35 is shown. The cam groove (s) 74 is or are with the corresponding cam follower (s) 18 of the second fixed-side connector F2 by the displacement (in particular, turning or pivoting movement) of the lever 70 engage and guide the two connectors F2, L2 to a connected state by a force multiplying action.

The lever 70 of the second lever-side connector L2 is also between an original position (position, which is in 33 is shown) and a connection end position (position which is in 35 is shown) displaceable or displaceable (in particular rotatable or pivotable). It should be noted that a mechanism for holding or positioning the lever 70 at the original position, in particular, near a rotary shaft 75 the (in particular each) of the (two) lever plate (s) 70A is provided, which is part of the lever 70 represents (represent) or train (train). Since such a mechanism for holding at the original position is known, a detailed structure is not shown. In short, is the (both) lever plate (s) 70A in particular provided with one or more resiliently deformable hook-shaped partially retaining means (s) configured to engage with the outer housing 73 to be engaged to the lever 70 but to automatically release a temporarily held state at the original position by coming in contact with a tip portion of the second fixed-side connector F2, which is inserted into the second lever-side connector L2 when the second fixed-side connector F2 is easily fitted. For holding at the connection end position is a deflectable lock arm 76 especially in the actuating section 70B (in particular the center of it) of the lever 70 formed and engages with a receiving or receiving portion 77 (please refer 1 ), which on a lower part of a side surface of the outer housing 73 provided or made available.

The wire cover 71 of the second lever-side connector L2 is to be mounted to at least partially a wire extraction surface of the outer housing 73 to cover the second lever-side connector L2. In this embodiment, the wire extraction opening 72 the wire cover 71 of the second lever-side connector L2, in particular, outward in the arrangement direction of both the first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2, that is, in a direction substantially opposite to the opening direction of the first lever-side connector L1. In addition, the wire extraction opening 72 the wire cover 71 in particular (in particular substantially conical) widened to a tape winding section 78 to form (see 1 ).

The lever 20 of the first lever-side connector L1 is to be mounted on the connector L1, in particular, the wire cover 66 which is mounted on the connector L1, as shown in FIG 1 and other figures, but with the wire cover 71 in particular, the second lever-side connector L2 is not mounted in such a manner. In other words, the operating direction of the lever 20 in particular, a direction substantially along the extension direction of the wires W from the wire cover 66 in the first lever-side connector L1, however, while the operating direction of the lever 70 and the extension direction of the wires W are arranged, in particular, at an angle different from 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to one another, in the second lever-side connector L2. Thus, when the lever 70 at the original position, which in 33 shown near the wire cover 71 he is using the wire cover 71 interact or meet. However, in this embodiment, the wire cover 71 especially with a limited range 79 along a longitudinal direction of a correcting portion 71A trained, like this in 33 and 35 is shown.

Specifically, the wire cover includes 71 the second lever side connector L2 in particular a base section 71B for mounting on the outer housing 73 and the hollow correcting section 71A which is integral or integral with this base portion 71B protrudes, substantially parallel to a direction of an axis of rotation of the lever 70 extends and / or is substantially configured to correct the extension direction of the wires W.

Like this in 33 and 35 is shown is this correcting section 71A in particular designed so as not to be close to the illustrated upper and lower edges of the base portion 71B but to rise substantially straight near the center, while opposite sides of a base part have curved surfaces (restricted area 79 ) form. In contrast, is or will, as in 27 shown is a correcting section 66A configured to rise at a position near a side edge portion of a base portion 66B to begin with and then increasingly narrowed towards a projecting end side in the wire cover 66 of the above-mentioned first lever side connector L1. In this way, unlike the first lever side connector L1, the wire cover is 71 of the second lever-side connector L2 is formed so that the correcting portion 71A at once over the restricted section 79 of margins of the base section 71B rises, creating an inner space of wire cover 71 is narrowed or narrowed in an intermediate position (in particular in the center). This causes the wires W in the wire cover 71 essentially collected and at least partially in an upper space in the wire cover 71 are taken or are. This prevents the wires W in the wire extraction opening 72 be loosened down or loosened, which is why, in particular, a tape winding operation gently or simply on the tape winding section 78 can be carried out. In addition, the training contributes to the wire cover 71 with the restricted area 79 in particular to, a meeting with the actuating section 70B to avoid when the lever 70 is in the original position.

Next, an operation of connecting the connector according to this embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, an operation of connecting the second lever-side connector L2 to the second fixed-side connector F2 will be described (a process of connecting the first lever-side connector L1 to the first fixed-side connector F1 may be performed earlier). In this case, the second lever-side connector L2 is easily connected to the first fixed-side connector F2 in or along a direction CD in FIG 1 shown is connected in a state where the lever 70 of the second lever-side connector L2 is held or positioned at the original position, as shown in FIG 33 is shown. Then enters or kick the (in particular both) cam follower 18 of the second fixed-side connector F2 into the entrance (s) of the cam groove (s) 74 of the lever 70 of the second lever side connector L2. After that, will or will be when the lever 70 in a counterclockwise direction, which in 33 and 36 is shown, displaced, in particular rotated or pivoted, the (the) Nockenmitnehmer 18 along the cam groove (s) 74 and the connection of the second fixed-side connector F2 and the second lever-side connector L2 proceeds or is assisted by a force multiplying action generated in this process. When the lever 70 substantially reaches the connection end position, which in 2 and 35 is shown and held, the second fixed-side connector F2 and the second lever-side connector L2 reach a properly connected state.

Next, an operation of connecting the first lever-side connector L1 to the first fixed-side connector F1 will be described (Note: the operation of connecting the first lever-side connector L1 to the first fixed-side connector F1 may be performed earlier). In a state where the lever of the first lever-side connector L1 is held or positioned at the original position which is in 1 and other figures, the slider is 19 held or positioned at the movement start position, which in 28 is shown, in particular because the locking claws 30 in the first locking recesses or recesses 31 are locked. When the first lever-side connector L1 is easily connected to the first fixed-side connector F1 in or along a direction CD which is in 1 is shown, the respective cam follower (s) occurs 17 of the first fixed-side connector F1 into the entry (s) of the corresponding cam groove (s) 29 by means of the respective inlet (s) 28 one which is on the outer housing 21 is formed or are. After that, when the lever 20 displaced, in particular counterclockwise rotated or pivoted, as shown in 28 and other figures, the locking state of the locking claws 30 and the first locking recesses 31 canceled or released and the slide 19 in particular, toward the back in the slider-receiving chamber 26 together with or together with the relocation (in particular rotation) of the lever 20 relocated. Related to or will the respective person (s) cam 17 in particular along the corresponding cam groove (s) 29 and the connection of the first fixed-side connector F1 and the first lever-side connector L1 proceeds or is assisted by a force multiplying process generated in this process. Then the lever reaches 20 essentially the connection end position, which in 29 shown is the slider 19 reaches the movement end position and the slider 19 and the lever 20 are or will be at these positions in particular by the locking claw (s) 30 held or positioned in the second locking recess (s) 32 is locked (the lever 20 may in particular be provided separately with a releasable locking device to strengthen a holding force at the connection end position). In this way, the first fixed-side connector F1 and the first lever-side connector L1 reach a properly connected state.

• (1) In dieser Ausführungsform liegen die Oberflächen, wo die Nockenmitnehmer 17, 18 vorgesehen bzw. zur Verfügung gestellt sind, unter einem von 0° oder 180° verschiedenen Winkel, vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen normal aufeinander in dem ersten und zweiten fixiert-seitigen Verbinder F1, F2, welche im Wesentlichen nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Damit im Zusammenhang liegen die Verlagerungsrichtungen (insbesondere Rotationsrichtungen) der Hebel 20, 70 auch unter einem von 0° oder 180° verschiedenen Winkel, vorzugsweise in einem Bereich von etwa 40° bis etwa 140°, noch weiter bevorzugt in einem Bereich von etwa 60° bis etwa 120°, am bevorzugtesten im Wesentlichen normal aufeinander in dem ersten und zweiten hebelseitigen Verbinder L1, L2. Somit kann eine Situation, wo die Hebel 20, 70 zwischen den beiden fixiert-seitigen Verbindern F1, F2 aufeinander treffen, leicht im Vergleich zu dem Fall vermieden werden, wo die Verlagerungsrichtungen (insbesondere Rotationsrichtungen) der Hebel 20, 70 parallel zueinander sind, und ein Abstand zwischen den beiden fixiert-seitigen Verbindern F1, F2 kann in diesem Ausmaß verkürzt werden. Daher kann die fixiert-seitige Verbindereinheit U kleiner gemacht werden.

Effects of this embodiment described above are as follows:

• (1) In this embodiment, the surfaces are where the cam followers 17 . 18 are provided at an angle other than 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to each other in the first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2, which are arranged substantially side by side. Related to this are the directions of displacement (in particular rotational directions) of the levers 20 . 70 also at an angle other than 0 ° or 180 °, preferably in a range of about 40 ° to about 140 °, even more preferably in a range of about 60 ° to about 120 °, most preferably substantially normal to each other in the first and second lever side connector L1, L2. Thus, a situation where the levers 20 . 70 between the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2 meet, easily avoided in comparison to the case where the displacement directions (in particular rotational directions) of the lever 20 . 70 are parallel to each other, and a distance between the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2 can be shortened to this extent. Therefore, the fixed-side connector unit U can be made smaller.

In addition, the slider protrudes 19 , which is mounted in the first lever-side connector L1, in particular of the outer housing 21 at the movement start position in the arrangement direction of the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2. This also helps to increase the distance between the two fixed-side connectors. F1, F2 shorten.

• (2) Da ein Raum, wo der Hebel 70 verschoben (insbesondere gedreht oder verschwenkt) wird, eingestellt bzw. festgelegt ist, um verschieden von einem Raum zu sein, wo die Drahtabdeckung 71 in dem zweiten hebelseitigen Verbinder L2 vorragt, kann die Länge des Hebels 70 insbesondere unabhängig von der vorragenden Höhe der Drahtabdeckung 71 festgelegt werden. Dies ermöglicht die Miniaturisierung des Hebels 70.

Moreover, the one or more wires W are arranged to be pulled out on outer sides (opposite sides) in the arrangement direction of the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2 in the two lever-side connectors L1, L2, respectively to be guided. This also helps to shorten the distance between the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2 similarly to the above.

• (2) Given a room where the lever 70 shifted (in particular rotated or pivoted) is set or set to be different from a room where the wire cover 71 protrudes in the second lever-side connector L2, the length of the lever 70 in particular, regardless of the protruding height of the wire cover 71 be determined. This allows the miniaturization of the lever 70 ,

Furthermore, you can, because the wire cover 71 of the second lever-side connector L2 is particularly formed such that the correcting portion 71A from the base section 71B over the restricted section 79 rises to the inner space of the wire cover 71 especially in the intermediate or substantially central part, which gathers one wire or the plurality of wires W and / or at least partially in the space above the restricted portion 79 be recorded. Thus, the wire (s) W can easily share with the wire cover 71 to be wrapped.

• (3) In dem ersten und zweiten hebelseitigen Verbinder L1, L2 sind die verschmälerten Abschnitte 51A insbesondere an axialen zwischenliegenden Positionen der jeweiligen positionierenden Löcher 51 des einstückigen rückstellfähigen oder Gummistopfens 39 ausgebildet, weshalb, wenn der eine oder die mehreren positionierende(n) Stift(e) 48, welche(r) ausgebildet ist bzw. sind, um von dem inneren Gehäuse 22 vorzuragen, insbesondere pressgepasst wird bzw. werden, das Material um die verschmälerten Abschnitte 51A lokal in Richtung zu dem (den) benachbart angeordneten Drahteinsetzloch (-löchern) 45 verschoben bzw. verlagert wird, wie dies in 19 und 20 gezeigt ist. Dies kann eine Abdichtbarkeit für den Draht (die Drähte) W durch ein lokales Erhöhen von Presskontaktkräften verstärken, welche auf die Isolationsbeschichtung(en) des Drahts (der Drähte) W ausgeübt werden.

Moreover, in the second lever side connector L2, the operating section 70B of the lever 70 in particular along an extension direction of the restricted area 79 near the restricted area 79 arranged when the lever 70 is in the original position. Thus, the lever 70 be placed at the original position so as not to touch the wire cover 71 to meet or interact with this.

• (3) In the first and second lever side connectors L1, L2, the narrowed portions 51A in particular at axial intermediate positions of the respective positioning holes 51 the one-piece resilient or rubber stopper 39 why, if the one or more positioning pin (s) 48 which is or are designed to from the inner housing 22 to project, in particular press-fitted, the material around the narrowed sections 51A locally toward the wire insertion hole (s) adjacent 45 is moved or relocated, as in 19 and 20 is shown. This can be a sealability for the wire (wires) W by locally increasing press contact forces exerted on the insulation coating (s) of the wire (s) W.

Further, since the position (s) of the narrowed portion (s) may be 51A in the axial direction of the wire insertion hole (s) 45 in particular with the uppermost position (s) of the inner lip (s) 50 is aligned or are, as in 19 As shown, a sealability for the wire insulation coating can be effectively enhanced.

• (4) In dem ersten hebelseitigen Verbinder L1 kann, dass der Schieber 19 unbeabsichtigt insbesondere geschoben bzw. gedrückt wird, durch eine einfache Konfiguration vermieden werden, dass der (die) schützende(n) Rand- bzw. Kantenabschnitt(e) 38 an derselben Position wie oder hinter dem vorragenden Endteil des Schiebers 19 angeordnet ist bzw. sind, welcher von dem äußeren Gehäuse 21 an der ursprünglichen bzw. Ausgangsposition vorragt, und/oder auf (eine) Position(en) nahe zu der (den) Drehwelle(n) 34 eingestellt bzw. festgelegt wird bzw. werden.

In addition, the positioning holes 51 in particular, substantially at the diagonal positions around the respective wire insertion holes 45 arranged. This can help to make sealing forces for the wire (s) W uniform in the circumferential direction, while especially distances between the respective wire insertion holes 45 be reduced or reduced as much as possible.

• (4) In the first lever-side connector L1, the slider 19 inadvertently pushed or pushed in particular, be avoided by a simple configuration that the protective edge / edge portion (s) 38 at the same position as or behind the projecting end portion of the slider 19 is arranged, which of the outer housing 21 protruding at the original position and / or at a position (s) close to the rotating shaft (s) 34 is set or set or will be.

Furthermore, since the lever 20 in particular the pair of lever plates 20A for holding the slider 19 includes between and / or the rear edge or edge parts of the two lever plates 20A as the protective edge or edge portions 38 Serve, even if an external object, the projecting end portion of the slider 19 approaching from behind, a possibility that the external object in contact with the two protective edge portions 38 instead of the slider 19 reaches, in particular be increased. Thus, it can be more effectively avoided that the slider 19 is pushed unintentionally.

Accordingly, in order to shorten a distance between a first and second fixed-side connectors, a connector having a force-multiplying mechanism includes first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2 which are substantially side by side are arranged and of which each cam follower 17 . 18 and first and second lever-side connectors L1, L2 which are individually connectable to the respective fixed-side connectors F1, F2 and each of which has a lever which is slidably provided (particularly, rotatable or pivotable) 20 . 70 and is connectable to (or is thereby assisted in) the corresponding one of the two fixed-side connectors F1, F2 by a force multiplying action by the lever 20 . 70 shifted in a state (in particular rotated) is where the cam follower 17 . 18 and the levers 20 . 70 directly or indirectly via a slider 19 engage or arrive. The first and second fixed-side connectors F1, F2 are particularly arranged so that surfaces where the cam followers 17 . 18 are formed at an angle different from 0 ° or 180 °, in particular substantially normal to each other or lie.

In addition, to miniaturize a lever, a lever 70 displaceable (in particular rotatable or pivotable) mounted on a second lever-side connector L2, which is connectable with a mating connector to extend between mutually facing side surfaces. The lever 70 is substantially displaceable (in particular, rotatable or pivotable) along a connection direction between a connection surface of the second lever-side connector L2 and a wire extension surface. A correcting section 71A a wire cover 71 , which is mounted to cover the wire extraction surface, is formed to rise at a position which is toward a central part of a base portion 71B is shifted and collects the one or more wires W in the correcting section 71A and take him or her.

Moreover, in order to enhance a sealability for a wire or a plurality of wires, a connector L1 includes a one-piece rubber plug 39 (as a particular resilient plug) including one or more, particularly a plurality of wire insertion holes 45 and configured to share one or more wires W, which are from the rear end surface of an inner housing 22 is pulled out by inserting the wire (s) into the corresponding wire insertion hole (s) 45 in a sealed condition, a pair of wall surfaces 23 . 41 for at least partially sandwiching the one-piece rubber stopper 39 from front and back in an insertion direction of the wire (s) W, and one or more positioning pin (s) 48 which are substantially parallel to axial directions of the wire insertion hole (s) 45 from the wall surface 41 on the side of the inner case 22 from these wall surfaces toward the one-piece rubber plug 39 protrudes and at least partially into one or more respective (s) positioning hole (s) 51 to insert and press close to the wire insertion hole (s) 45 is arranged or are. One or more narrowed section (s) 51A which have a small hole diameter is, in particular, at axial intermediate positions of the positioning holes 51 educated.

Moreover, in order to prevent a slider from being pushed unintentionally at a movement start position, a slider is used 19 in order to shift (in particular rotate or pivot) a lever 20 to be pushed, mounted in a first lever-side connector L1. The slider 19 is held or positioned at an original position where one or more cam followers 17 which is provided on the first lever-side connector L1, in one or more cam groove (s) 29 can or can be included. When the slider 19 is located at the original position, protrudes a part of the slider 19 outward from the connector. One or more lever plate (s) 20A of the lever 20 is / are configured so that (a) protective edge portion (s) 38 which (s) on (a) part (s) of (a) side edge (s) of the lever plate (s) 20A is formed, substantially at the same position as a projecting end portion of the slider 19 or is disposed behind this, when the slider 19 is in the original position. Furthermore, the protective edge portion (s) is / are 38 in particular closer to a distance to one or more rotary shaft (s) 34 as an actuating section 20B arranged.

Other Embodiments

• (1) Obwohl sowohl der Schieber 19 als auch der Hebel 20 in oder auf den ersten hebelseitigen Verbinder L1 in der obigen Ausführungsform montiert sind bzw. werden, kann bzw. mag nur einer von diesen montiert werden. Im Gegensatz dazu können sowohl der Hebel 70 als auch ein Schieber auf den oder in den zweiten hebelseitigen Verbinder L2 montiert werden.
• (2) Obwohl das Verbindergehäuse von jedem sowohl des ersten als auch zweiten hebelseitigen Verbinders L1, L2 aus zwei äußeren und inneren Gliedern bzw. Elementen besteht oder diese umfasst, kann es aus einem einzigen Glied bzw. Element bestehen oder dieses umfassen. In einem derartigen Fall kann die Rückwand 23 des Verbindergehäuses (äußeren Gehäuses) getrennt gebildet werden. Darüber hinaus kann in einer derartigen Konfiguration die getrennt ausgebildete Rückwand 23 auch mit einem oder mehreren positionierenden Stift(en) ausgebildet sein und diese positionierenden Stifte bzw. Zapfen und die positionierenden Stifte 48 können in das eine oder die mehreren positionierende(n) Loch (Löcher) 51 eingesetzt werden, welche(s) in der vorderen und rückwärtigen Oberfläche des einstückigen Gummistopfens 39 ausgebildet ist bzw. sind.
• (3) Obwohl die positionierenden Löcher 51 sowohl in der vorderen als auch der rückwärtigen Oberfläche des einstückigen Gummistopfens 39 in der obigen Ausführungsform ausgebildet sind, können sie nur in einer Oberfläche vorgesehen sein, welche zu dem inneren Gehäuse 22 gerichtet ist.
• (4) Obwohl die Rückhalteeinrichtung 61 an zwei Positionen der teilweisen verriegelnden Position und der vollständigen verriegelnden Position in der obigen Ausführungsform gehalten oder positioniert ist bzw. wird, ist es nicht immer notwendig, die teilweise verriegelnde Position festzulegen bzw. einzustellen.
• (5) Obwohl die vordere Maske 53 auf dem inneren Gehäuse 22 von vorne (Richtung entlang der Verbindungsrichtung) in der obigen Ausführungsform montiert ist, kann sie in einer Richtung unter einem von 0° oder 180° verschiedenen Winkel, vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen normal auf die Verbindungsrichtung montiert sein bzw. werden.
• (6) Obwohl die Montagerichtung der Rückhalteeinrichtung 61 insbesondere dieselbe wie die ablenkende Richtung der Verriegelungsklauen 58 in der obigen Ausführungsform ist, kann sie eine Richtung unter einem von 0° oder 180° verschiedenen Winkel, vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen normal auf die ablenkende Richtung sein.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described and illustrated embodiment. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

• (1) Although both the slider 19 as well as the lever 20 are mounted in or on the first lever side connector L1 in the above embodiment, only one of them can be mounted. In contrast, both the lever 70 and a slider are mounted on or in the second lever side connector L2.
• (2) Although the connector housing of each of each of both the first and second lever-side connectors L1, L2 consists of or comprises two outer and inner members, it may consist of or comprise a single member. In such a case, the back wall 23 the connector housing (outer housing) are formed separately. In addition, in such a configuration, the separately formed rear wall 23 also be formed with one or more positioning pin (s) and these positioning pins and the positioning pins 48 can in the one or more positioning hole (s) 51 are used, which (s) in the front and rear surfaces of the one-piece rubber stopper 39 is formed or are.
• (3) Although the positioning holes 51 in both the front and rear surfaces of the integral rubber stopper 39 are formed in the above embodiment, they may be provided only in a surface facing the inner case 22 is directed.
• (4) Although the restraint device 61 is held or positioned at two positions of the partial locking position and the full locking position in the above embodiment, it is not always necessary to set the partially locking position.
• (5) Although the front mask 53 on the inner case 22 is mounted from the front (direction along the connecting direction) in the above embodiment, it may be mounted in a direction at an angle other than 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to the connecting direction.
• (6) Although the mounting direction of the restraint 61 in particular the same as the deflecting direction of the locking claws 58 In the above embodiment, it may be a direction at an angle other than 0 ° or 180 °, preferably substantially normal to the deflecting direction.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

17, 18

cam

19

Slider or slider

20

lever

20A

lever plate

20B

pressing section

21

outer housing (connector housing)

22

inner housing (connector housing)

23

Rear wall (wall surface)

29

Cam groove or groove

30

locking claw (locking means)

34

rotary shaft

38

protective border or edge section

39

one-piece rubber stopper (resettable stopper)

41

Partition (wall surface)

45

wire insertion

48

positioning pin or pin

50

inner lip

51

positioning or positioning hole

51A

narrowed section

70

lever

70A

lever plate

70B

pressing section

71

wire cover

71A

corrective section

71B

base section

73

outer housing (connector housing)

74

Cam groove or groove

79

limited section

F1

first fixed-side connector

F2

second fixed-side connector

H

Wire pull surface

K

joint surface

L1

first lever-side connector

L2

second lever-side connector

Claims (8)

A connector (L2), comprising: a connector housing ( 21 ) connectable to a mating connector (F2); a lever ( 70 ) displaceably mounted to extend along opposite side surfaces of the connector housing (10). 21 ) which are directed towards each other; and a wire cover ( 71 ), which from the connector housing ( 21 ) protrudes against the connecting direction (CD) of the connector (L2) with the mating connector (F2), and which at least partially defines a wire extraction surface (H; 67 ), which on a surface ( 23 ) directed opposite to the connection direction (CD), and configured to guide a wiring direction of a wire in a predetermined direction, which is different from the wire extraction surface (H; 67 ) is or is withdrawn; where the lever ( 70 ) along the mutually facing side surfaces of side surfaces of the connector housing ( 21 ) mounted between the connection surface and the wire extraction surface (H; 67 ), and substantially along the connection direction (CD) between the connection surface and the wire extension surface (H; 67 ) is displaceable; the wire cover ( 71 ) a base section ( 71B ), which towards the wire extension surface (H; 67 ), and a corrective section ( 71A ) extending from the peripheral edge of the base section ( 71B ) over a restricted section ( 79 ) raises an inner space from the base portion (FIG. 71B ) to narrow down; wherein the correcting section ( 71A ) of the wire cover ( 71 ) from the base section ( 71B ) in a direction substantially parallel to a rotation axis of the lever ( 70 ) over the restricted section ( 79 ) and protrudes from it; the lever has a pair of lever plates ( 70A ) on the connector housing ( 21 ) and an actuating section ( 70B ), which the two lever plates ( 70A ) and is positioned at an original position prior to connection to the mating connector (F2), such that the actuating portion (Fig. 70B ) of the lever ( 70 ) into a space within a width of the base section ( 71B ) of the wire cover ( 71 ) and along an extending direction of the restricted section (FIG. 79 ) near the restricted section ( 79 ) is located at the original position. A connector according to claim 1, wherein the connector is provided with a one-piece resilient plug (10). 39 ), which has one or more wire insertion holes (holes) ( 45 ) and configured to seal one or more wires (W) together, which from the rear end surface of the connector housing (15) 21 ) is pulled out or by placing the one or more wires (W) in the one or more corresponding wire insertion holes (holes) ( 45 ) is or are used in a sealed state, and comprises: a pair of wall surfaces ( 23 . 41 ) for sandwiching the one-piece resilient plug ( 39 ) from front and back substantially in an insertion direction of the wire (s) (W); and at least one positioning pin or pin ( 48 ) which is substantially parallel to (an) axial direction (s) of the wire insertion hole (s) (FIG. 45 ) of one ( 41 ) of the wall surfaces ( 23 . 41 ) towards the one-piece resilient plug ( 39 protruding and at least partially into at least one positioning hole ( 51 ) and press fit, which is near the wire insertion hole (s) ( 45 ) is arranged; wherein at least one narrowed section ( 51A ) at an axial intermediate position of the positioning hole (FIG. 51 ) is trained. A connector according to claim 2, wherein said at least one narrowed portion (Fig. 51A ) has a small hole diameter. A connector according to claim 2 or 3, wherein at least one inner lip ( 50 ) to be held in direct contact with an insulation coating of the wire (W) on the inner circumferential surface of the wire insertion hole (s) (FIG. 45 ) is formed and an axial position of the narrowed portion ( 51A ) in the positioning hole ( 51 ) with the positions of the tip (s) of the inner lip (s) ( 50 ) is aligned. Connector according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 4, wherein a plurality of positioning holes ( 51 ) substantially at diagonally symmetrical positions relative to the wire insertion hole (FIG. 45 ) are arranged. A connector assembly having a force multiplying mechanism, comprising: a plurality of fixed-side connectors (F1, F2) disposed substantially side-by-side on the same plane and each having a cam follower (Fig. 17 . 18 ) having; and a plurality of lever-side connectors (L1, L2) which are individually connectable to the respective fixed-side connectors (F1, F2) and each of which has a displaceably provided lever (L1, L2). 20 . 70 ) and is connectable to the corresponding fixed-side connector (f1, F2) by a force multiplying operation, which is achieved by displacing the lever (FIG. 20 . 70 ) is generated in a state where the cam follower ( 17 . 18 ) and the lever ( 20 . 70 ) are engaged directly or indirectly; wherein at least one connector of the plurality of lever-side connectors (L1, L2) is configured according to one of the preceding claims. A connector assembly according to claim 6, wherein surfaces where the cam followers ( 17 . 18 ) at an angle other than 0 ° or 180 ° to each other in two adjacent ones of the fixed-side connectors (F1, F2). A connector assembly according to claim 7, wherein the surfaces where the cam followers ( 17 . 18 ) are substantially normal to each other in two adjacent ones of the fixed-side connectors (F1, F2).

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