Lock mechanism for electrical connector

摘要

A lock mechanism for an electrical connector having an insulating housing, contact elements arranged in the insulating housing, and a cover case for covering at least a rear portion of the insulating housing, which includes a pair of flexible lock arms extending backwardly from front ends of opposite side walls of the insulating housing; a pair of flexible control members provided on opposite side walls of the cover case; a lock member provided on each lock arm for engagement with a mating connector lock member; and an operational portion provided on the lock arm behind the lock member so that it is aligned with the control member.