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Connector allowing play

US5746624A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1996
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/4365
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector comprising a connector housing including a terminal accommodating chamber configured to receive a terminal fitting and a cantilevered flexible retaining arm extending from an inner wall surface of the terminal accommodating chamber, the flexible retaining arm having a first recessed surface, and a terminal retainer including an insertion portion configured to receive a mating terminal for the terminal fitting and a spacer, the spacer having a second recessed surface. When the terminal retainer is connected to the connector housing and the terminal fitting is completely inserted into the terminal accommodating chamber, the first and second recessed surfaces are in a confronting relationship to allow for a play of the terminal fitting.

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