Abstract: An edge connector 1 comprises mechanism 5 having an engaging lock 54 and a releasing lever 25, in each arm 22 of the housing 2. The engaging lock 54 is formed of a metal and incorporated in the housing 2 and capable of shifting between an engaging position and a releasing position. The engaging position is where a circuit board installed in the edge connector 1 is engaged and retained by the engaging lock 54. The releasing position is where the circuit board is released from the engagement. The releasing lever 25 is formed of resin in one piece with the housing 2 and capable of engaging with the engaging lock 54. When the releasing lever 25 is manually operated to shift outward, the engaging lock 54 is shifted from the engaging position to the releasing position.

Abstract: A bipartite cable fastener in which abutting faces of the respective parts are provided with complementary camming surfaces extending in orthogonal directions to center the body parts both axially and transversely during movement of the faces together. A laterally extending, mounting flange and detent shoulder are provided on each part in axially spaced relation for securing the fastener in a panel aperture, a socket for a release tool extending axially from one face to a location adjacent the shoulder and a stress relieving cavity being formed in the opposite face to extend axially between the socket and a cable.