Connector with connection check device
US4871323A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/701
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector with a connection check device which comprises male and female connector housings oppositely engaged, first and second slots so formed in the forward portions to be mated of both the connector housings as to be mated in a direction perpendicular to the engaging direction thereof at the time of engaging, a connection check conductor provided at one of the connector housings, a check contactor to be connected to the conductive portion of the connection check conductor and so provided as to be exposed through the first slot, and a spacer having a conductive portion to be engaged within both the slots when the first and second slots are registered to shortcircuit the check terminals by the engagement of the spacer. Thus, the check device can be readily attached to the connector.
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