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Side spacer structure in connector

US6692304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 2002
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 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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