Assembly for connector

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly (101) for a connector (100), comprising a housing part (20), a cover (50) adapted to be mounted to the housing part (20), a lever (30) adapted to be attached to the housing part (20) and to be rotatable relative to the housing part (20) from a starting position (31) to a final position (32) when attached, a lever lock (40); the lever lock (40) prevents the rotation of the lever (30) out of the final position (32) when in the locking position (42) and allows the rotation of the lever (30) when in the release position (41), in which the lever lock (40) is locked only when the lever (30) is in the final position (32) and the cover (50) is mounted on the housing part (20), and the lever lock (40) is unlocked only when the lever (30) is in the final position (32) and the cover (50) is mounted on the housing part (20). The lever lock (40) can only be moved from the release position (41) to the locking position (42).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an assembly for a connector. Background Art

[0002] The connector may include various components, such as a housing component, a cover that may be mounted on the housing component, and / or a lever for securing and / or moving the connector to a mating connector.

[0003] A problem associated with previous connectors is that care must be taken when installing the components to avoid incorrect and potentially dangerous assembly. Summary of the invention

[0004] It can be seen that the object of the present invention is to provide a solution that makes production and assembly easier and less prone to errors.

[0005] This is achieved by an assembly for a connector, which includes a shell component, a cover suitable for being mounted to the shell component, a lever suitable for being attached to the shell component and being rotatable relative to the shell component from a starting position to a final position when attached, and a lever lock, wherein when the lever lock is in a locked position, the lever lock prevents the lever from rotating away from the final position, and when the lever lock is in a released position, the lever lock allows the lever to rotate, wherein the lever lock can only be moved from the released position to the locked position when the lever is in the final position and the cover is mounted on the shell component.

[0006] The fact that the lever lock can only be moved from the release position to the locking position when these two conditions are met, ie when the lever is in the end position and the cover is mounted on the housing part, makes production easier, since no manual check of the correct mounting state is required.

[0007] The solution according to the invention can be further improved by the following further developments and advantageous embodiments, which are independent of one another and can be combined as desired.

[0008] In a simple and reliable solution, the movement of the lever lock out of the release position and / or into the locking position can be blocked by a pair of engaging translation blocking members on the lever and the lever lock, respectively. In particular, the translation blocking members engage when the lever is not in the final position and / or the cover is not mounted on the housing part. In the desired correct assembly state, i.e. when the lever is in the final position and the cover is mounted on the housing part, the engagement or blocking effect can be raised or cancelled. The pair of translation blocking members then disengages at least in relation to the movement of the lever lock from the release position to the locking position.

[0009] In a properly assembled state, movement from the locked position back to the released position may be prevented or released. For example, it may be necessary to unlock an additional mechanism to leave the locked position. The additional mechanism may be an automatic engagement mechanism, for example, a latch mechanism that creates a form fit when the lever lock moves from the released position to the locked position. This can avoid unintentional release of the connector, thereby further improving safety.

[0010] In an advantageous embodiment, the cover may comprise a release element for disengaging the two translation-inhibiting members when the lever is in the final position and the cover is mounted on the housing part. The release element may be a part or a section of the cover. It may be integral or one-piece with the rest of the cover. The cover may be a single piece, preferably made of a homogeneous material.

[0011] The release element may comprise or may be a protrusion.The protrusion may protrude from a surrounding planar area and / or the rest of the cover.

[0012] The protrusion may protrude outwardly, at least parts thereof protrude outwardly. "Outwardly" may be understood to mean away from the center of gravity of the cover and / or the connector.

[0013] In other embodiments, the protrusions may project inwardly or in a tangential or circumferential direction.

[0014] The release element may be elongated, for example to allow easy assembly while keeping material and space requirements low.It may be elongated along the mounting direction of the cover (ie the direction along which the cover is mounted to the housing part).

[0015] In order to further simplify the assembly, the release element can be elongated in the connection direction of the connector. The connection direction of the connector can be parallel to the mounting direction of the cover. With this solution, the assembly is simple. The force flow during assembly is in the same direction, which is therefore advantageous. The connection direction is understood to be the direction in which the connector mates with a mating connector, such as a header.

[0016] The cover can include at least one further release element. In an advantageous development, the further release element corresponds to the (first) release element when the cover is mounted to the housing part in a 180° rotated position. This allows the cover to be used in different applications, for example if the cover defines an outlet for a cable. The cover can then be attached in two different orientations, resulting in different positions and / or orientations of the outlet. In order to balance the force flows, the first release element and the at least one further release element are arranged mirror-symmetrically on the cover.

[0017] In a feasible embodiment, the translation prevention member of the lever lock is located at the free end of the lever lock. The stop surface can be the outermost or front surface of the lever lock. Such a configuration can save space.

[0018] Several sequences are possible for installing the cover and operating the lever.

[0019] In a refinement, the cover can be installed when the lever is in the final position. This can be advantageous because the installation of the cover can be easier when the lever is no longer in the way.

[0020] In a further development, the lever can be moved into the final position when the cover is mounted. This may be advantageous if, for example due to safety regulations, mating of the connector with a mating connector without the cover mounted should be avoided.

[0021] This assembly can allow only one of the two sequences. The other can be excluded by suitable means, such as a blocking member.

[0022] However, to make assembly easy for the operator, both sequences are possible.

[0023] To ensure correct assembly, and in particular to ensure that the lever is in its final position when the lever lock is moved, the movement of the lever lock into the locked position can be blocked by a further pair of engaging translation blocking members on the lever and the housing part, respectively, when the lever is close to but not in its final position. If both the cover and the lever are close to but not in their desired positions, i.e. the final position of the lever and the correct installation position of the cover, no movement is possible. The further pair of lever locks should of course not block the movement of the lever lock when the lever is in its final position.

[0024] In particular, the further pair may be spaced apart from the first pair in a radial direction.The radial direction may relate to an axis of rotation about which the lever rotates relative to the housing part.

[0025] As for other positions, the final position should not be understood as a single position in a strict mathematical sense, but as a small range of positions. This allows for manufacturing and assembly tolerances and movements. For example, the starting position and the final position may involve a range of less than 5 degrees, preferably less than 3 degrees, in particular less than 1 degree. Similarly, in the case where the lever lock moves in a translational manner, the release position and the locking position may involve a range of less than 3 mm, preferably less than 1 mm, in particular less than 0.1 mm. However, the lever lock may also move in a rotational manner or in a mixed manner. In a broader sense, any position outside the final position may be considered as a starting position and / or any position outside the release position may be considered as a locking position.

[0026] The range of "close" may be defined as a range of 5, 10 or 20 degrees adjacent to the final position.

[0027] In particular, the blocking by the further pair can be independent of the state of the cover, ie mounted or not mounted to the housing part.

[0028] In one embodiment, the lever lock is slidable relative to the lever when attached to the lever. This may allow for simple and safe operation. The lever and / or the lever lock may include guide elements that are compatible or complementary to each other, such as rails, tracks, pins and / or slots.

[0029] According to one improvement, the distance between the rod lock and the axis of rotation of the lever is shorter in the locked position than in the released position. This can make the connector more compact. The two can be connected, for example, in a telescopic manner.

[0030] During the rotation of the lever relative to the housing part, the distance of the lever lock to the rotation axis of the lever can be constant. During the entire rotation, the lever lock can be in the release position.

[0031] To increase the lever force, the lever lock may act as an extension of the lever when in the released position. For example, the radially outer or distal end of the lever lock may be further away from the rotation axis of the lever than the radially outer or distal end of the lever. For example, the difference may be at least 10%, preferably at least 20%. When the lever lock is in the locked position, the difference may be smaller or almost zero.

[0032] The lever lock may include an actuation section adapted to actuate the lever and lever lock combination by a user or machine. For example, the actuation section may include an actuation face that is substantially perpendicular to the path of the actuation section during rotation of the lever. The configuration may make operation by a test hand or test finger feasible. The test hand or test finger may be defined in a specification or standard that may be set nationally, internationally, by a company or alliance.

[0033] The lever lock and the housing part may comprise a pair of engaged rotation prevention members for preventing the lever from rotating away from the final position when the lever lock is in the locked position. Thus, at least the prevention is performed indirectly using the lever lock as an intermediate element.

[0034] In one embodiment, the lever lock may include a blocking member that forms one of the other pair of engaged translation blocking members and one of the engaged rotation blocking members. Thus, the blocking member has a dual function and reduces the complexity of the connector.

[0035] The blocking member can have different shapes. It can be formed as a protrusion, a web, a pin or a collar.

[0036] To further increase safety, in particular to secure the lever in the end position if the lever lock cannot yet be moved into the locking position, the arrangement can comprise an additional, second lever lock for preventing the lever from moving out of the end position.

[0037] This second lever lock can be closer to the rotation axis to keep the space requirements to a minimum. Since the second lever lock is mainly used when the connector has not yet been mated with the mating connector and the forces are therefore low, a position closer to the rotation axis is sufficient for fixing at this stage.

[0038] In one embodiment, the second lever lock can be moved in a translational manner. For example, the second lever lock can be adapted to be operated in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation. Such operation of the second lever lock can result in little interference with other assembly, installation and / or mating operations. The second or additional lever lock can be held in the housing component slidably parallel to the axis of rotation.

[0039] The second lever lock may be separate and / or independent from the first lever lock.

[0040] In an advantageous embodiment, the further lever lock may be adapted to prevent the connector from mating with the mating connector when in the locked position. This dual function may reduce complexity. To achieve this prevention, the further lever lock may, for example, protrude from the housing part in the locked position.

[0041] The lever and the lever lock may be separate elements. Depending on the application, they may be made of different materials. Each of the lever, the lever lock, the housing component and the second lever lock (if present) may be a single integral piece to keep the design simple.

[0042] The connector may comprise further components, such as terminals, terminal blocks, further housing components and / or further covers or cover components.

[0043] The housing component may form a socket for a terminal or terminal block. In other embodiments, the socket may be located in another housing component of the connector.

[0044] The additional lever lock may be adapted to lock the terminal or terminal block in a component forming the socket, such as a housing component. This additional functionality increases safety while keeping complexity at a reasonable level. When the terminal or terminal block is incorrectly or insufficiently inserted, the terminal or terminal block may prevent movement of the additional lever lock.

[0045] The lever may be part of a securing mechanism for securing the connector to a mating connector.

[0046] In one embodiment, mating of the connector with the mating connector is only possible when the lever is in the starting position.

[0047] Additionally or alternatively, the lever may be part of a pulling mechanism for pulling the connector to a mating connector. In particular, the connector may comprise a gear system for transmitting or adapting the force to the application.

[0048] Each of the starting position and the final position can be an end position of the rotation. The end position can be defined by a stop surface on the lever and / or the housing part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049] The invention will now be described in more detail in an exemplary manner using advantageous embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.The described embodiments are only possible configurations, wherein the individual features described above can be provided independently of one another or can be omitted.

[0050] In the attached picture:

[0051] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view showing components of an embodiment of a housing assembly with the lever in a final position and the lever lock in a released position;

[0052] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the invention, wherein the cover is correctly mounted on the housing component, the lever is in a starting position and the lever lock is in a released position;

[0053] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the invention, wherein the cover is correctly installed, the lever is in the final position and the lever lock is in the locked position;

[0054] Figure 4 Shows Figures 1 to 3 A schematic partially cutaway top view of an embodiment of;

[0055] Figure 5 Shows Figures 1 to 4 A schematic partially cut-away side view of an embodiment of; and

[0056] Figure 6 Shows Figures 1 to 5 A schematic partial cutaway side view of an embodiment of Figure 5 The cross-sectional planes are different. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] The figure shows one embodiment of an assembly 101 for a connector 100. The depicted connector is shown only as an example of an electrical connector 100. Other types of connectors 100, such as fiberglass connectors, can also be modified with the shown solution.

[0058] The assembly 101 includes a housing part 20, which can be used as a base element, a support element and / or a protective element for other components of the assembly 101. The housing part 20 particularly includes a terminal block socket 21 suitable for inserting a terminal block 85. In the described embodiment, four different types of terminal blocks 85 are used, each terminal block 85 having a coding element 86 protruding laterally (i.e., along the second transverse direction T2) at a different position along the first transverse direction T1. Therefore, only a suitable terminal block 85 can be inserted into each terminal block socket 21. The terminal (not shown) can be inserted into the terminal socket in the terminal block 85. In other embodiments, the terminal can be directly inserted into the terminal socket in the housing part 20.

[0059] The terminal block 85 can be inserted into the housing part 20 along an insertion direction I which, in the depicted example, is parallel to a connection direction C along which the connector 100 mates with a mating connector 200 . The mating connector 200 is shown here only schematically with a housing part 220 .

[0060] The assembly 101 further comprises a cover 50 which can be attached or mounted to the housing part 20 once the terminal block 85 with attached terminals and cables has been inserted into the housing part 20. The cover 50 is mounted along a mounting direction M which, in the example described, is parallel to the insertion direction I and the connection direction C. In the mounted state 51, the opening allowing the cables to exit from the socket defined by the cover 50 is laterally open.

[0061] The cover 50 comprises latching elements 52 which, in the mounted state 51 of the cover 50 , engage corresponding latching elements 25 in the form of protrusions 26 on the housing part 20 , thereby securing the cover 50 relative to the housing part 20 .

[0062] The lever 30 of the assembly 101 is part of a fixing mechanism 120 for fixing the connector 100 on the mating connector 200 and part of a pulling mechanism 130 for pulling the connector 100 into or onto the mating connector 200. The lever 30 includes a receiving portion 139 for engaging a mating element or mating element (not shown) on the mating connector 200. In the starting position 31 (e.g. Figure 2 139). The lever 30 can then be rotated along a rotation direction D tangential to the rotation axis 24 toward a final position 32 of the lever 30. In this final position 32, the receptacle 139 and the counter element are positively locked along the connection direction C.

[0063] The lever 30 rotates about an axis of rotation 24 that extends centrally through a shaft 22 formed by the housing 20. The shaft 22 is configured as a short pin 23 that projects laterally away from the remainder of the housing component 20 in the second transverse direction T2 when the lever 30 is attached to the housing component 20 and is seated in a corresponding recess in the lever 30. The pin 23 and the hole in the lever are shaped as a key and key hole to allow mounting in one orientation and to prevent movement of the lever 30 away from the housing component 20 in the second transverse direction T2 beyond the one position.

[0064] The lever 30 comprises a gear section 132 for transmitting movement to a further element 135 which also secures the connector 100 to the mating connector 200. The further element 135 also comprises a housing 139 and a gear section 132 and rotates about the further axis 22 formed by the housing 20.

[0065] The assembly 101 includes a lever lock 40 adapted to prevent the lever 30 from rotating out of the final position 32 when the lever lock 40 is in the locked position 42, and to allow the lever 30 to rotate when the lever lock 40 is in the released position 41. The lever lock 40 cannot freely move from the released position 41 to the locked position 42. During normal operation, the lever lock 40 can move to the locked position 42 only when the lever 30 is in the final position 32 and the cover 50 is in the correctly installed position or state 51.

[0066] In particular, the assembly 101 comprises a pair of engaging translation blocking members 63, 64 on the lever 30 and the lever lock 40, respectively. If at least one of the two conditions is not met, i.e. if the lever 30 is not in the final position 32 and / or the cover 50 is not in the installed state 51, the stop face 46 located on the outermost part or the front face of the free end 47 of the arm 44 of the lever lock 40 abuts the stop face 37 on the lever 30. In order to disengage the two translation locking members 63, 64, the cover 50 forms a release element 54 configured as a protrusion 3, which elastically deflects the free end 47 of the arm 44 when the cover 50 is in the installed state 51. In the depicted embodiment, the blocking member 63 is located on a dedicated subsection of the arm 44, which is thinner than the rest of the arm 44 and inclined relative to the rest of the arm 44.

[0067] The release element 54 is formed as an elongated protrusion 53 which protrudes away from the rest of the cover 50 along the second transverse direction T2 and extends along a mounting direction M of the cover 50. The mounting direction M is parallel to the connecting direction C to maintain the same assembly direction during the whole assembly process.

[0068] In the advantageous embodiment shown here, the cover 50 actually includes four similar release elements 54. These are identical to each other in pairs with respect to a 180° rotation and are mirror-symmetrical to each other in pairs. Thus, the cover 50 and the lever 30 can be attached to or mounted on the housing part 20 in a variety of orientations while having at least one release element 54 in place in each orientation.

[0069] To further increase safety, the assembly 101 comprises additional translation prevention members 67, 69, respectively, on the housing 20 and the lever lock 40. These additional translation prevention members 67, 69 are particularly useful for avoiding undesired movement of the lever lock 40 if the cover 50 is close but not in the installed state 51 and the lever 30 is close but not in the final position 32. Figure 6 3, it can be seen that the blocking of the further translation blocking member 67 of the housing 20 and the further translation blocking member 69 of the lever lock 40 is raised only when the lever 30 is in the final position 32. Only in the final position 32 can the blocking member 66 including the further translation blocking member 69 of the lever lock 40 be inserted into the housing 92 on the housing 20. The further pair of translation blocking members 67, 69 is spaced apart from the first pair of blocking members 63, 64 in the radial direction R. By "radial direction R" is meant a series of directions perpendicular to the axis of rotation 24.

[0070] The blocking by the further pair of blocking members 67, 69 is independent of the state of the cover 50, i.e. whether the cover 50 is correctly installed or not. In the depicted example, the cover 50 can be installed when the lever is in the final position 32, and the lever 30 can be moved to the final position 32 when the cover 50 is installed. This allows flexibility in the assembly process. In alternative embodiments, only one of the two installation sequences is possible, for example for increased safety.

[0071] As soon as the blocking of the translation blocking members 63, 64, 67, 69 is lifted or cancelled, the lever lock 40 can be moved manually or by machine from the release position 41 to the locking position 42. A rotation of the lever 30 relative to the housing part 20 is indirectly blocked in the locking position 42, wherein the lever lock 40 acts as an intermediate element. A rotation blocking member 72 on the housing 20 engages with a rotation blocking member 74 on the lever lock 40. Due to the form fit between the lever 30 and the lever lock 40, i.e., through the engagement of the guide surfaces 34, 43 on the lever 30 and the lever lock 40, a rotation of the lever 30 relative to the lever lock 40 is again not possible. The guide surfaces 34, 43 together form a guide device 35, which allows a guided sliding of the lever lock 40 relative to the lever 30 in a translational manner.

[0072] The rotation preventing member 74 is a part of the preventing member 66, which also forms the translation preventing member 64. The preventing member 66 is configured as a plate-shaped protrusion that protrudes inward to save space. It forms a corner portion of the lever lock 40. At the preventing member 66, the thickness of the lever lock 40 is much smaller than that at the adjacent section.

[0073] The lever 30 and the lever lock 40 are separate components that may be made of different materials depending on the desired function.

[0074] The distance 142 of the lever lock 40 from the rotation axis 24 in the locked position 42 is shorter than the distance 141 of the lever lock 40 from the rotation axis 24 in the released position 41. Therefore, the connector 100 is more compact in the locked position 42, which is generally the position in which the lever lock 40 is in the final product and during normal operation of the connector 100. In other configurations, this can be reversed, or the distance can remain the same in both positions 41, 42.

[0075] During the rotation of the lever 30 relative to the housing part 20 , the distance of the lever lock 40 from the axis of rotation 24 of the lever 30 is constant. During this rotation, the lever lock 40 remains in the release position 41 .

[0076] In the depicted embodiment, the lever lock 40 acts as an extension 95 of the lever 30 when in the release position 41. The extension 95 extends the length of the lever. In the release position 41, the length 48 from the rotation axis 24 to the outermost or distal end 49 of the lever lock 40 is longer than the length 38 from the rotation axis 24 to the outermost or distal end 39 of the lever 30. In the locked position 42, the difference in lengths 38, 39 is smaller, almost zero.

[0077] An actuation section 94 configured for actuation by a person or a machine is located at the lever lock 40 .

[0078] The assembly 101 comprises an additional or second lever lock 80 for blocking the lever 30 from moving out of the final position 32. The second lever lock 80 is shaped as a beam or a rod which is held slidable parallel to the axis of rotation 24 in a complementary elongated housing in the housing part 20. The second lever lock is adapted to be operated by moving it along an actuation direction A parallel to the axis of rotation 24 from a locking position 89, in which the second lever lock locks the lever 30 in the final position 32, to a release position 89 in which there is no blocking effect thereof on the lever 30. In the locking position 89, a rotation blocking member 81 on the second lever lock 80 blocks the movement of a corresponding blocking member 83 on the lever 30. In each case, sections of the second lever lock 80 and of the lever 30 serve as blocking members 81, 83 to keep the design simple. The fact that the actuation direction A and the locking direction L of the (first) lever lock 40 are perpendicular reduces the risk of an unintentional or accidental release, which may be affected, for example, by vibrations.

[0079] The second lever lock 80 is separated from the (first) lever lock 40 and is positioned closer to the axis of rotation 24. This takes into account the fact that the second lever lock 80 is used to hold the lever 30 in the final position 32 when the terminal block 82 is inserted but the connector 100 has not yet been mated with the mating connector 200. At this stage, the forces are still low and the fixation achieved only by the second lever lock 80 is possible. Once all the components of the connector 100, including the cover 50, are installed, the connector 100 can be mated with the mating connector 200. The forces acting at this stage are higher, so that due to the lever law, it is advantageous to position the (first) lever lock 40 further away from the axis of rotation 24. At this stage, it is not necessary to bring the second lever lock 80 into the locking position 89. Instead, it can be used to fix the terminal block 85 in the correct position inside the housing part 20, as will be described below.

[0080] The additional lever lock 80 can affect the insertability of the terminal block 85 into the socket 21 located in the housing component 20. For example, full insertion is only possible when the second lever lock 80 is in the locked position 89. Conversely, if the terminal block 85 is not inserted correctly or not deep enough, the terminal block 85 can prevent the second lever lock 85 from moving back to the release position 88. Once they have reached their desired insertion depth, the movement of the second lever lock 80 can be enabled or cleared.

[0081] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the further lever lock 80 is adapted to prevent the connector 100 from mating with the mating connector 200 when in the locking position 89. When outside the release position 88, the further lever lock protrudes from the housing component 20. In the locking position 89, the further lever lock protrudes to such an extent that it prevents the connector 100 from being inserted into the housing component 220 of the mating connector 200.

[0082] The exemplary embodiment shown here comprises a third lever lock 90 which, like the first lever lock 40, blocks the movement of the lever 30 in its final position. The deflectable latch arm 99 on the lever 30 automatically latches behind a corresponding latch element 29 formed as a wedge-shaped protrusion 28 on the housing part 20. Unlike the first lever lock 40 and the second lever lock 80, the third lever lock 90 thus forms a direct connection (without intermediate elements) between the lever 30 and the housing part 20. Due to the reduced number of components involved, this can reduce tolerances or hysteresis. In addition, the third lever lock 90 can lock the lever 30 before the lever lock 40 moves into the locked position 42.

[0083] Both the lever 30 and the lever lock 40 have a U-shape. The two arms 33 , 44 are connected by a bridge section 36 , 45 .

[0084] The lever 30 , the lever lock 40 , the cover 50 and the housing part 20 are mirror-symmetrical in order to achieve an advantageous symmetrically balanced force flow.

[0085] Although not shown here, the lever lock 40 can also be mirror-symmetrical with respect to a second mirror plane, which is perpendicular to the mirror plane of the first mirror symmetry. The resulting lever lock 40 can then be rotated about 180 degrees unchanged. This will further simplify the assembly process, because the lever lock 40 can be installed in two equivalent rotational orientations, making the orientation step of the assembler redundant. However, it may be necessary to adapt the other components 20, 30 of the connector 100 to this modified lever lock 40.

[0086] Reference numerals

[0087] 20 Shell parts

[0088] 21 terminal block socket

[0089] 22 Axis

[0090] 23 pins

[0091] 24 Rotation axis

[0092] 25 Latch elements

[0093] 26 protrusions

[0094] 28 protrusions

[0095] 29 Latch element

[0096] 30 Leverage

[0097] 31 Starting Position

[0098] 32 Final Position

[0099] 33 arms

[0100] 34 Guide surface

[0101] 35 Guidance Device

[0102] 36 Bridge Section

[0103] 37 stop surface

[0104] 38 Length

[0105] 39 Far End

[0106] 40 lever lock

[0107] 41 Release position

[0108] 42 Locking position

[0109] 43 Guide surface

[0110] 44 arms

[0111] 45 bridge section

[0112] 46 stop surface

[0113] 47 Free end

[0114] 48 Length

[0115] 49 Remote

[0116] 50 caps

[0117] 51 Installation Status

[0118] 52 Latch element

[0119] 53 protrusions

[0120] 54 Release element

[0121] 63 Translation prevention member

[0122] 64 Translation prevention member

[0123] 66 Blocking Components

[0124] 67 Additional translation prevention member

[0125] 69 Additional translation prevention member

[0126] 72 Rotation preventing member

[0127] 74 Rotation preventing member

[0128] 80 second lever lock

[0129] 81 Rotation preventing member

[0130] 83 Rotation preventing member

[0131] 85 terminal block

[0132] 86 coding element

[0133] 88 Release position

[0134] 89 Lock position

[0135] 90 additional lever locks

[0136] 92 Receiving Department

[0137] 95 extension

[0138] 99 Latch Arm

[0139] 100 connectors

[0140] 101 Components

[0141] 120 fixed mechanism

[0142] 130 Pulling mechanism

[0143] 131 Gear Mechanism

[0144] 132 Gear Section

[0145] 135 Additional components

[0146] 139 Receiving Department

[0147] 141 First Distance

[0148] 142 Second Distance

[0149] 200 mating connector

[0150] 220 housing parts

[0151] AActuation direction

[0152] CConnection direction

[0153] DRotation direction

[0154] IInsert direction

[0155] L Lock direction

[0156] M Installation direction

[0157] R radial direction

[0158] T1 first transverse direction

[0159] T2 Second transverse direction

Claims

1. An assembly (101) for a connector (100), comprising a housing component (20), a cover (50) adapted to be mounted on the housing component (20), a lever (30) adapted to be attached to the housing component (20) and capable of rotating relative to the housing component (20) from a starting position (31) to a final position (32), and a lever lock (40); when the lever lock (40) is in a locked position (42), the lever lock (40) prevents the lever (30) from rotating away from the final position (32), and when the lever lock (40) is in a released position (41), the lever lock (40) allows the lever (30) to rotate; wherein, The lever lock (40) can only be moved from the release position (41) to the locking position (42) when the lever (30) is in the final position (32) and the cover (50) is mounted on the housing part (20).

2. The assembly (101) according to claim 1, wherein Movement of the lever lock (40) into the locked position (42) is prevented by a pair of engaged translation prevention members (63, 64) on the lever (30) and the lever lock (40), respectively.

3. The assembly (101) according to claim 2, wherein: The cover (50) comprises a release element (54) for disengaging the two translation-preventing members (63, 64) when the lever is in the final position (32) and the cover (50) is mounted on the housing part (20).

4. The assembly (101) according to claim 3, wherein The release element (54) is elongated in a connection direction (C) of the connector (100).

5. The assembly (101) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein: The cover (50) comprises a further release element (54).

6. The assembly (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The translation preventing member (64) of the lever lock (40) is located at the free end (47) of the lever lock (40).

7. The assembly (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The cover (50) can be installed when the lever (30) is in the final position (32), and / or the lever (30) can be moved into the final position (32) when the cover (50) is installed.

8. The assembly (101) according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein: When the lever (30) is close to but not in the final position (32), movement of the lever lock (40) to the locked position (42) is prevented by another pair of engaged translation preventing members (67, 69) on the lever lock (40) and the housing part (20), respectively, wherein the other pair of translation preventing members (67, 69) are spaced apart from the first pair of translation preventing members (63, 64) in the radial direction (R).

9. The assembly (101) according to claim 8, wherein The prevention by the further pair of translation prevention members (67, 69) is independent of the state of the cover (50).

10. The assembly (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The distance (141, 142) from the lever lock (40) to the rotation axis (24) of the lever (30) is shorter in the locking position (42) than in the releasing position (41).

11. The assembly (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The lever lock (40) acts as an extension (95) of the lever (30) when in the release position (41).

12. The assembly (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: The lever lock (40) and the housing component (20) include a pair of engaged rotation prevention members (72, 74) for preventing the lever (30) from rotating away from the final position (31) when the lever lock (40) is in the locked position (42).

13. The assembly (101) according to any one of claims 8 to 11 and 12, wherein: The lever lock (40) includes a blocking member (66) forming one of the other pair of engaged translation blocking members (67, 69) and one of the engaged rotation blocking members (72, 74).

14. The assembly (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein: The assembly (101) comprises at least one further lever lock (80, 90) for preventing the lever (30) from moving out of the final position (32).

15. The assembly (101) according to claim 14, wherein The further lever lock (80) is adapted to prevent the connector (100) from mating with a mating connector (200) when in a locked position (88).

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