Terminal engaging apparatus of connector
US5017163A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 21, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/4362
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A terminal engaging apparatus of a connector comprises a connector housing having a chamber, formed in a rear portion thereof and surrounded by a peripheral wall, and a terminal engaging member having an E-shape configuration. The terminal engaging member is adapted to engage the chamber. The terminal engaging member comprises a base side member, opposite side members, and an intermediate member. The side members and intermediate member are integrally formed with the base side member. The base side member can be engaged with or disengaged from the connector housing. The opposite side members have engaging projections on their free ends. The intermediate member has an engaging projection at its leading end. The connector housing has engaging holes formed in its peripheral wall and adapted to be engaged with the projections on the side members and the intermediate member. Tapered driving portions are formed on the peripheral wall and adapted to be urged against the free ends of the side members so as to flex the latter.
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