Abstract: Actuation device for a connector having a guide structure with at least one guide rail extending along a rail axis, and a carriage device with a support element, at least one sliding structure that is mounted to the support element, a pivot unit that is mounted to the support element and an arm that is mounted to the pivot unit such that the arm is supported pivotable relative to the support element by means of the pivot unit. The carriage device is beared on the at least one guide rail by the at least one sliding structure. The carrier device is moveable between an initial position and a connection position. The at least one guide rail has an upper guide surface, a lower guide surface and a lateral guide surface. The at least one sliding structure has at least three wheels.