Levered connector extractor
An extractor for separating electrical connectors is disclosed which imparts a prying force to connector elements in a plane normal to the mounting surface. The extractor comprises a lever pivotally connected to a rotatable fork that is adapted to fit under the end of a connector shell. A pair of extractors are deployed at opposite ends of a connector to pry the connector out of its mating socket gently and securely without damage to wires or connecting pins, even under crowded conditions.
Takahashi, Ted H.↗