Connector housing assembly and connector
By introducing anti-rotation structures and deformation-retaining structures into the connector housing assembly, the problem of premature rotation and safe disengagement of the connector housing assembly in the prior art is solved, and higher operating safety and maneuverability are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411184181.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-08-29
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing connector housing components are prone to premature rotation or undesirable rotation during pivoting, and a large force is required when the safety mechanism is disengaged from engagement.
A connector housing assembly is designed including an anti-rotation structure and a deformation retaining structure. The anti-rotation structure prevents the lever from rotating in the initial position, and the deformation-holding structure ensures that the deformed part remains deformed during rotation until the end position is reached.
It effectively prevents the lever from returning to its initial position during rotation, reduces the number of load changes, and maintains the consistency of the mating process in the deformed state, improving operational safety and maneuverability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to a connector housing assembly and a connector comprising the connector housing assembly. Background Art
[0002] A connector housing assembly comprising a pivotable lever at the connector housing is known from the prior art. By pivoting the lever, the connector housing can be mated or plugged together with a mating connector along a mating direction.
[0003] In the prior art, premature and / or undesirable pivoting of the lever may occur. However, any safety mechanism that temporarily prevents the movement of the lever usually requires a great deal of effort to disengage. Summary of the invention
[0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a connector housing assembly having improved operating safety and maneuverability.
[0005] According to the invention, this object is met by a connector housing assembly, which comprises: a connector housing for receiving at least one electrical terminal; a pivotable lever for mating the connector housing with a mating connector along a mating direction, wherein the lever is pivotable about a pivot axis of the connector housing between an initial position and an end position; an anti-rotation structure, which is configured to prevent the lever from rotating in the initial position, wherein the lever comprises a deformation portion, which is deformable when mating with the mating connector, so that the lever can be particularly rotated from the initial position. In addition, the connector housing assembly comprises a deformation retaining structure, which is configured to retain the deformed state of the deformation portion until the end position of the lever.
[0006] The anti-rotation structure is provided to prevent premature rotation of the lever when engagement with the mating connector has not yet been established. The deformation retention structure in turn ensures that the deformed portion does not deform back after the rotation has been initiated and therefore does not return to the undeformed state during rotation of the lever. This prevents problems in the case of rotating the lever back to the initial position, which would otherwise require re-deformation. Furthermore, returning to the undeformed state may adversely affect the mating process, which is also prevented by the deformation retention structure.
[0007] According to this aspect, the deformation of the deformation portion can be maintained until the end position is reached. This means that the return to the undeformed state during rotation can be prevented, and re-deformation in the case where the lever is rotated back to the initial position can be prevented. The number of load changes can therefore be reduced. In addition, the mating with the mating connector can occur in a constant manner in the deformed state.
[0008] The invention can be further developed by the following configurations, which are advantageous per se and can be combined with one another as desired.
[0009] According to a possible embodiment, the deformation portion may be deformable, in particular purely elastically deformable, to prevent undesired permanent deformation.
[0010] The deformed portion can be deformed in particular by contact of the connector housing assembly with the mating connector, and the anti-rotation structure is then automatically released without requiring additional manual intervention.
[0011] Preferably, the anti-rotation structure is formed by a form-fit connection between the lever and the connector housing, and the deformation portion is deformable so that the form-fit connection is released.
[0012] The rotation of the lever can then be more reliably prevented by the anti-rotation structure, which results in the user or operator having to apply considerable misuse force to start the rotation. The form-fitting connection can also be easily restored by rotating the lever back from the deformed state.
[0013] According to another aspect, the anti-rotation structure may include an engagement portion on the lever side and an engagement portion on the housing side, which may be engaged with each other at an initial position.
[0014] A positive connection can then be established by the mutual engagement of the engagement section on the lever side and the engagement section on the housing side, and in the initial position the engagement section on the housing side can block a rotation of the lever.
[0015] During the rotation, the engagement portion on the lever side cannot engage with the engagement portion on the housing side until the end position.
[0016] One of the lever-side engaging portion and the housing-side engaging portion is preferably configured to be recessed, and the other is configured to be protruding.
[0017] The engaging part can then be produced in a simple manner. The projection and recess configuration can in particular be carried out parallel to the pivot axis.
[0018] Alternatively or additionally, the lever-side engagement portion may include a plurality of lever-side engagement elements and the housing-side engagement portion may include a plurality of housing-side engagement elements.
[0019] The misuse forces may then increase because multiple engagement elements engage one another, which increases the resistance of the anti-rotation structure.
[0020] Throughout the rotation of the lever into the end position, at least one engagement section on the lever side preferably does not engage with the engagement element on the housing side at each circumferential position.
[0021] The plurality of engagement elements on the lever side and on the housing side are preferably spaced apart from one another in a circumferential direction about the pivot axis.
[0022] Therefore, the resistance to misuse forces can be increased, which increases operational safety. In addition, even if one engagement element fails, the rotation of the lever can be prevented by the remaining engagement elements.
[0023] It is advantageous if the respective engagement contact surface, on which the at least one engagement element on the lever side and the housing side engages with one another, extends at least partially perpendicularly to the circumferential direction and has at least one component perpendicularly to the circumferential direction.
[0024] This also increases the misapplication force.
[0025] According to a further aspect, during the transition between the initial position and the end position, the deformation retaining structure can be formed at least partially by the lever-side engagement portion and the housing-side engagement portion.
[0026] This can make the connector housing assembly compact. In addition, since no additional components need to be provided to form the deformation retaining structure, the number of components can be reduced.
[0027] According to a further aspect, the lever can be brought into frictional contact with the connector housing along a plane perpendicular to the pivot axis during the entire transition between the initial position and the end position.
[0028] This allows friction forces to act, which can prevent unwanted lever rotation when the lever rotation stops. In other words, the lever can be temporarily held in an intermediate position by friction forces. This increases maneuverability. For example, the engagement portion on the lever side can then slide on the engagement portion on the housing side.
[0029] According to still another aspect, the lever may include a mating connector contact portion which may come into contact with the mating connector when mated and is preferably configured to widen or taper in a mating direction.
[0030] This allows deformation of the deformation portion to be obtained by contact with a mating connector on the mating connector contact portion.Due to the tapered or widening configuration, deformation of the deformation portion may occur smoothly and / or continuously.
[0031] The mating connector contact portion is preferably at least partially spaced farther relative to the pivot axis than the anti-rotation structure. In other words, the distance between the mating connector contact portion and the pivot axis may be longer than the distance between the anti-rotation structure and the pivot axis.
[0032] A sufficiently large deformation can then be achieved to release the anti-rotation structure. This enables reliable operation.
[0033] Alternatively or additionally, in the initial position of the lever, the mating direction may be substantially perpendicular to a connecting line between the pivot axis and the contact portion of the mating connector.
[0034] Then, the connector housing assembly can be configured to be compact in the mating direction. In addition, when mating with a mating connector, the mating connector contact portion can be easily disengaged from the mating connector, which reduces the stress on the lever. It should be noted that the term "substantially" currently includes an angular deviation of + / - 20° from the vertical direction.
[0035] According to yet another aspect, the lever may include an over-center control portion engageable with a mating connector for mating.
[0036] The eccentric control portion can engage with the engagement portion of the mating connector, thereby controlling the relative advancement rate between the connector housing and the mating connector in the mating direction with respect to the rotation angle of the lever. Therefore, the force applied to the lever by the operator can be used to transmit it to the mating connector at the eccentric control portion. Therefore, the lever can be used to assist the mating process. In the present invention, the eccentric control portion can be deformed in a constant manner by the deformation holding structure, and thus the mating with the mating connector can be reliably performed.
[0037] The eccentric control portion is preferably formed in a tooth shape.
[0038] The toothed eccentric control portion can achieve a uniform fit with the mating connector.The tooth flanks of the teeth can be deformed in a constant manner so that they are parallel to the tooth flanks of the engagement portion of the mating connector in the deformed state.
[0039] According to yet another aspect, the lever and / or the connector housing may be injection molded.
[0040] This makes manufacturing simple. In this way, the joint part of the lever side and the housing side can also be manufactured in a simple manner. As material, thermoplastics can be used.
[0041] According to still another aspect, the connector housing may include a guide portion configured to guide the mating connector in parallel with the mating direction.
[0042] Even when the lever is rotated, linear movement between the connector housing and the mating connector in the mating direction can be obtained.
[0043] Another aspect of the invention provides a connector comprising a connector housing assembly according to at least one of the preceding aspects.
[0044] Thus, a connector with increased operational safety and maneuverability may be provided.Depending on the application, the connector may comprise electrical contact elements, optical contact elements or optoelectronic contact elements which, when mated, are connected to correspondingly formed complementary mating contacts of a mating connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0045] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings show exemplary embodiments whose different features can be combined with each other as needed according to the above description. In particular, if the effects of these features are necessary for a particular application, the individual features can be added to the described embodiments according to the above explanation. On the contrary, if the technical effects of these features are not important in a particular application, the individual features can be omitted from the existing embodiments. Similar, identical and functionally identical elements in the accompanying drawings have the same reference numerals to the extent appropriate.
[0046] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view showing a portion of a connector housing of a connector housing assembly;
[0047] Figure 2 A schematic perspective view showing a portion of a lever of a connector housing assembly;
[0048] Figure 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a portion of a mating connector for mating with a connector housing assembly;
[0049] Figure 4a-4c A schematic perspective view showing a state in which the lever is in an initial position and the anti-rotation structure prevents the lever from rotating, Figure 4a ) is shown in side view, Figure 4b ) is shown in cross-section along the pivot axis, and Figure 4c ) is shown in a cross section through the anti-rotation structure perpendicular to the pivot axis;
[0050] Figure 5a-5b A schematic diagram showing a state at the beginning of a mating process with a mating connector, wherein the lever is in an initial position and an anti-rotation structure prevents the lever from rotating, Figure 5a ) is a side view, Figure 5b ) is a cross-sectional view parallel to a pivot axis passing through the anti-rotation structure;
[0051] Figure 6a-6b A schematic diagram showing a state in which the mating process with the mating connector is advanced, wherein the lever is in an initial position and the anti-rotation structure is released, Figure 6a ) is a cross-sectional view through the eccentric control portion perpendicular to the pivot axis, and Figure 6b ) is a cross-sectional view through the anti-rotation structure parallel to the pivot axis;
[0052] Figure 7a-7c A schematic diagram showing a state in which the mating process with the mating connector is further advanced, wherein the lever is in an intermediate position and the anti-rotation structure is released, Figure 7a ) is a cross-sectional view through the eccentric control portion perpendicular to the pivot axis, Figure 7b ) is a cross-sectional view parallel to the pivot axis, and Figure 7c ) is a cross-sectional view through the engagement portion of the lever side perpendicular to the pivot axis; and
[0053] Figure 8a-8b A schematic diagram showing a state in which the mating process with the mating connector is advanced even further, with the lever in the end position and the anti-rotation structure being released, Figure 8a ) is shown in side view, and Figure 8b ) is shown in a cross-sectional view through the engagement portion on the lever side perpendicular to the pivot axis. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0054] Figures 4a to 8b A connector housing assembly 1 is shown. The connector housing assembly 1 comprises Figure 1 and Figure 2 The components shown in FIG. 1 , the connector housing 10 and the lever 20 .
[0055] The connector housing assembly 1 may be used in a connector for high voltage applications, for example. The connector comprises at least one electrical terminal received in an interior of the connector housing 10 .
[0056] Therefore, the connector housing 10 has a housing function. It has a substantially parallelepiped shape. It includes two wall portions 11, each of which is an oppositely disposed side wall portion, receives at least one terminal therebetween, and is disposed opposite to each other in the transverse direction. The transverse direction is perpendicular to Figures 5a to 8b The mating direction A is shown in FIG. The mating direction A extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electrical terminal.
[0057] Each side wall portion 11 includes an axis forming portion 12 that defines, for example, at the center thereof, a pivot axis 13. The axis forming portion 12 protrudes from an outer surface of the side wall portion 11, and serves as a supporting portion for the lever 20.
[0058] In addition, the connector housing 10 includes an engagement portion 14 on the housing side. It includes grooves 14A spaced around the axis forming portion 12 in a circumferential direction around the pivot axis 13. The grooves 14A are arranged at regular intervals in the mating direction A, wherein they are arranged in parallel. More specifically, the grooves 14A are thus spaced apart by a component in at least one circumferential direction. The grooves 14A have a main extension direction that intersects the mating direction A and is not parallel to the radial direction around the pivot axis 13 at least at one circumferential position. The grooves 14A are arranged in a recessed manner in the outer surface, and each groove 14A includes a groove base wall and two oppositely arranged groove side walls.
[0059] Although not shown, the lever 20 has an overall U-shape having two legs disposed opposite to each other in the lateral direction and a connecting portion connected in the lateral direction.
[0060] Each leg includes a lever support portion 21 at an end portion arranged opposite to the connecting portion. The lever support portion 21 is an opening arranged concentrically with the pivot axis 13 in the assembled state. When viewed in the lateral direction (along the pivot axis), the end portion is formed into a mainly circular shape and transitions to an extension portion, which extends to the connecting portion. It also includes a deformation portion 22, which will be described in more detail below. The deformation portion 22 includes a mating connector contact portion 23. In the initial position of the lever 20, the mating connector contact portion 23 is exposed toward the mating connector 30 in the mating direction A and points in the direction of the housing. It includes a portion that tapers toward the mating connector 30 in the mating direction A by an inclined inner surface. The mating connector contact portion 23 is positioned farther than the groove 14A in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 13 and farther than the engagement portion 24 on the lever side. It should be noted that the lever 20 is in the initial position. Figure 2 Shown as pointing medially outwards.
[0061] The lever-side engagement portion 24 is disposed more inwardly, ie, closer to the pivot axis 13, than the mating connector contact portion 23 in the deformation portion 22 relative to the lever support portion 21. It includes a plurality of protrusions 24A.
[0062] Similar to the groove 14A of the connector housing 10, the protrusions 24A are arranged at intervals around the lever support portion 21 in the circumferential direction around the pivot axis 13. The protrusions 24A in the initial position are arranged at regular intervals in the mating direction A, wherein they are arranged in parallel. More specifically, the protrusions 24A are therefore spaced apart by a component in at least one circumferential direction. The protrusions 24A have a main extension direction that intersects the mating direction A and is not parallel to the radial direction around the pivot axis 13 at least at one circumferential position. Similar to the groove 14A, the protrusions 24A extend in a manner with a component perpendicular to the circumferential direction. The protrusions 24A are arranged on the inner surface of the deformation portion 22 in a protruding manner, and each protrusion 24A includes a protrusion end wall located at the innermost side and two protrusion side walls arranged oppositely. In the lateral direction, the protrusions 24A (engagement portion 24 on the lever side) are located more inward than the mating connector contact portion 23.
[0063] In addition to the protrusion 24A, the deformation portion 22 also includes an eccentric control portion 25 on the periphery of the circular portion. The eccentric control portion 25 is also closer to the pivot axis 13 than the mating connector contact portion 23. In the lateral direction, it is arranged more inward than the mating connector contact portion 23. It is formed in a tooth shape and currently includes two teeth 25a, 25b in the circumferential direction. The gap between the teeth 25a, 25b in the circumferential direction for engagement with the teeth of the mating connector is covered on the outside.
[0064] The functions and effects of the present invention will now be described.
[0065] First, the two legs of the lever 20 are spread out to mount the end portion with the lever support portion 21 in each case at the axis forming portion 12. The projection 24A is thereby brought into engagement with the recess 14A, as shown in FIG. Figure 4a-4c The lever 20 is in an initial position, in which the lever legs extend substantially in the mating direction A.
[0066] The anti-rotation structure 40 is formed by the engagement portion 14 on the housing side and the engagement portion 24 on the lever side. In particular, when the lever 10 rotates clockwise around the pivot axis 13, the protrusion side wall on the housing side positioned in the mating direction A and the groove side wall on the mating connector side positioned in the mating direction are each an engagement contact surface. Since they extend in a manner with a component perpendicular to the circumferential direction, they block rotation. The protrusion 24A can be inserted into the groove 14A with clearance.
[0067] exist Figure 5a-5b In, from Figure 3 The mating connector 30 moves toward the connector housing 10 in the mating direction A. It has an arm 31 pointing in the mating direction A. At its front end, a tapered portion 32 is provided in the direction toward the connector housing 10 (see Figure 6a-6b ). The connector housing 10 includes an arm deflection portion 15, which is located in the path of the arm 31 in the mating direction. The arm 31 can then move outward in the lateral direction.
[0068] Figure 6a-6b The state in which the tapered portion 32 and the tapered portion of the mating connector contact portion 23 have passed each other in the mating direction A is shown. The deformed portion 22 extends substantially from the mating connector contact portion 23 to the pivot axis 13 in a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis 13. Therefore, the deformed portion 22 is elastically deformed. The deformed portion 22 is bent outwardly in particular in the lateral direction, with the axis forming portion 12 serving as the bending center. Since the groove 14A and the protrusion 24A extend substantially parallel to the connection line from the pivot axis 13 to the mating connector contact portion 23, the bending moment caused by the arm 31 can reliably disengage the protrusion 24. Thereafter, the rod 20 can be rotated in the circumferential direction. The connection line is also substantially perpendicular to the mating direction A, whereby a bending moment can be reliably applied.
[0069] By rotating, the teeth 25 a and 25 b may engage with the teeth 33 a and 33 b of the mating connector 30 .
[0070] Figure 7a-7c An intermediate position between the initial position and the end position is shown. Figure 7a-7c It can be seen that at least one protrusion 24A, preferably all protrusions, do not engage with the groove 14A. This is because at least the protrusion 24A on the lever side does not extend in the radial direction and cannot overlap with the groove 14A at a circumferential position other than the initial position. Therefore, the protrusion end wall of each protrusion 24A slides on the outer surface of the connector housing 10 arranged between the grooves 14. Then, frictional contact is established between the lever 20 and the connector housing 10. In addition, the deformation retaining portion is formed by the engagement portion 14 on the housing side and the engagement portion 24 on the lever side. This means that deformation is ensured in the area where the two engagement portions overlap during rotation. As a result, the deflection of the deformation portion 22 is maintained.
[0071] In addition, the teeth 25a and 25b are engaged with the teeth 33a and 33b (engagement portion of the mating connector) of the arm 31, which are formed on one side of the arm 31 facing the pivot axis 13 in the mating direction A. Therefore, the arm 31 and the mating connector can be moved toward the connector housing 10 by the force applied to the connecting portion of the lever 20. The connecting portion is preferably located farther from the pivot axis 13 than the eccentric control portion 25. Then the mating process can be effectively performed.
[0072] It should be noted that the connector housing 10 may include a guide portion for guiding the arm 31 along the mating direction.
[0073] In the deformed state, the eccentric control portion 25 is deformed such that the tooth flanks of the teeth 25a and 25b are parallel to the pivot axis 13 or the tooth plane (also the control plane) is arranged perpendicular to the pivot axis 13. This ensures an optimal engagement.
[0074] like Figure 8a-8b As shown, the deformed state is maintained until the end position. The mating connector contact portion 23 can be disengaged from the arm 31, so deformation no longer has to be provided.
[0075] The connector housing 10 may include a stopper defining the end position of the lever. A locking structure may be provided which locks the lever 20 at the connector housing 10 in the end position.
[0076] The lever 20 can be pivoted by at least 60°, preferably at least 75° and again preferably at least 90° between the initial position and the end position. In the end position, the legs extend substantially transversely to the mating direction A.
[0077] The lever 20 and / or the connector housing 10 can be injection molded from a thermoplastic material. This facilitates forming the engagement portion on the lever side and the housing side.
[0078] from Figure 1 As can be seen in FIG. 1 , the outer surface in which the groove 14A is provided is circularly offset from the rest of the side wall 11 so that the end portion of the lever can be guided in the rotational direction (circumferential direction). In other words, the connector housing assembly can have a rotational guide structure.
[0079] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the anti-rotation structure 40 is formed by a form-fit connection. However, it can also be formed by a press-fit connection.
[0080] In addition, the groove 14A is an example of the engagement element on the housing side, and the rib-shaped protrusion 24A is an example of the engagement element on the lever side. However, the engagement portion on the lever side may also be configured as a recessed rather than a protruding configuration, while the engagement portion on the housing side may be a protruding one.
[0081] More complex geometries of the engagement portion, such as a hook-shaped configuration, are also contemplated.
[0082] In an embodiment, the deformable portion is deformed by bending. However, a purely translational deformation is also conceivable, as long as the anti-rotation structure can be released by deformation.
[0083] The deformation retention structure may also include an additional element at the housing. If the element is worn due to friction, it can be replaced without having to replace the lever 20 and / or the connector housing 10.
[0084] The mating connector contact portion includes a portion that tapers in the direction of the mating connector. If the mating connector is configured accordingly in other embodiments, it can also be configured to widen.
[0085] The eccentric control portion can also be configured as a connecting rod guide.
[0086] Reference numerals
[0087] 1 Connector housing assembly
[0088] 10 Connector housing
[0089] 11 Sidewall
[0090] 12 Axis forming part
[0091] 13 Pivot axis
[0092] 14 Joint part on the housing side
[0093] 14A groove (engagement element on housing side)
[0094] 15 Arm deflection section
[0095] 20 Leverage
[0096] 21 Lever support part
[0097] 22 Deformation
[0098] 23 Mating connector contact portion
[0099] 24 Engagement section on the lever side
[0100] 24A protrusion (engagement element on the lever side)
[0101] 25 eccentric control part
[0102] 25a, 25b teeth
[0103] 30 Mating connector
[0104] 31 Arm
[0105] 32 Taper
[0106] 33a, 33b teeth of the mating connector
[0107] 40 Anti-rotation structure
[0108] A. Mating direction
Claims
1. A connection housing assembly (1), comprising: A connector housing (10) for receiving at least one electrical terminal; A pivotable lever (20) for mating the connector housing with a mating connector (30) along a mating direction (A), wherein the lever (20) is pivotable about a pivot axis (13) of the connector housing (10) between an initial position and an end position; an anti-rotation structure (40) configured to prevent the lever (20) from rotating in the initial position, The lever (20) comprises a deformation portion (22), and when mated with the mating connector (30), the deformation portion (22) is deformable so that the lever (20) is rotatable. Wherein, the connector housing assembly (1) further comprises a deformation retaining structure, wherein the deformation retaining structure is configured to retain the deformed state of the deformed portion until the end position of the lever (20).
2. The connector housing assembly (1) according to claim 1, in, The anti-rotation structure (40) is formed by a form-fit connection between the lever (20) and the connector housing (10), and the deformation portion (20) is deformable so that the form-fit connection is released.
3. The connector housing assembly (1) according to claim 1 or 2, in, The anti-rotation structure (40) includes a lever-side engaging portion (24) and a housing-side engaging portion (14), and the lever-side engaging portion (24) and the housing-side engaging portion (14) are capable of engaging with each other at the initial position.
4. The connector housing assembly (1) according to claim 3, in, One of the lever-side engaging portion (24) and the housing-side engaging portion (14) is configured to be recessed, and the other is configured to be protruding.
5. The connector housing assembly (1) according to claim 3 or 4, in, The lever-side engaging portion (24) includes a plurality of lever-side engaging elements (24A), and the housing-side engaging portion (14) includes a plurality of housing-side engaging elements (14A).
6. The connector housing assembly (1) according to claim 5, in, The plurality of engagement elements on the lever side (24A) and on the housing side (14A) are spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction about the pivot axis (13).
7. The connector housing assembly (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, in, During the transition between the initial position and the end position, the deformation retention structure is at least partially formed by the lever-side engagement portion (24) and the housing-side engagement portion (14).
8. The connector housing assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in, The lever (20) is capable of establishing frictional contact with the connector housing (10) along a plane perpendicular to the pivot axis (13) throughout the transition between the initial position and the end position.
9. The connector housing assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, in, The lever (20) includes a mating connector contact portion (23) which is capable of contacting the mating connector (30) when mated and is preferably configured to widen or taper in the mating direction (A).
10. The connector housing assembly (1) according to claim 9, in, The mating connector contact portion (23) is at least partially spaced apart from the anti-rotation structure (40) relative to the pivot axis (13).
11. The connector housing assembly (1) according to claim 9 or 10, in, In the initial position of the lever (20), the mating direction (A) is substantially perpendicular to a connection line between the pivot axis (13) and the mating connector contact portion (23).
12. The connector housing assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in, The lever (20) includes an eccentric control portion (25) which is engageable with the mating connector (30) for mating.
13. The connector housing assembly (1) according to claim 12, in, The eccentric control portion (25) is formed in a tooth shape.
14. The connector housing assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, in, The connector housing (10) includes a guide portion configured to guide the mating connector (30) parallel to the mating direction (A).
15. A connector, comprising the connector housing assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14.