Side spacer structure in connector
US6692304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/4362
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A side spacer structure in a connector has lances respectively attached from side portions of a connector housing having a plurality of terminal receiving chambers to the connector housing and used for temporarily retaining terminals inserted into terminal receiving chambers, and securing portions for securing the terminal in a state for operation. In a position where a side spacer is temporarily retained in the connector housing, a recess portion is formed in a region of the branch plate of the side spacer inserted into the connector housing, the region facing the lower portion of the terminal receiving chamber.
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