Connector and a connector assembly
US6808429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62955
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector (10) has a holder (11), auxiliary connectors (60) and a retainer (34). The retainer (34) has slanted surfaces (38A) and a vertical wall (39A). The slanted surfaces (38A) engage an opening-end surface (57A) of a mating connector (50) to guide the retainer (34) into a proper position if the auxiliary connectors (60) are inserted to proper positions. However the vertical wall (39A) contacts the opening-end surface (57A) if the auxiliary connectors (60) are not pushed to the proper positions. Thus, the fitting operation cannot be completed and the improperly inserted auxiliary connector (60) is detected.
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