Low coupling force connector assembly

摘要

A low coupling force connector assembly is provided which has a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a housing and a cam projection provided on the housing, and the second connector includes a housing and a straight guide groove for guiding the cam projection of the first connector. A guide member accommodates therein the first connector and guides the second connector to the first connector. The guide member has a rib projectiong on a housing wall thereof. Locking means hold the first connector in position in the guide member. A rotary plate with two lever projections is rotatably provided on the second connector. The first and second connectors are coupled together with a low coupling force concurrently with mounting a component on a vehicle instrument panel.