Patent ID: 6592404
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A half fit preventive connector comprising:a flexible arm formed on a first connector, extending in the connector fitting direction, and provided with a stepped engaging portion in a front end portion thereof, said stepped engaging portion extends outwardly in a direction away from the connector fitting direction; a securing member formed on a second connector, provided with an arm guide surface for allowing said flexible arm to flex and a securing step portion for securing said stepped engaging portion of said flexible arm thereinto by engagement of said stepped engaging portion with said securing step portion; and a projection formed on said second connector, provided with a flat portion and a tapered surface for allowing said flexible arm to flex; wherein a first repulsion force is generated between said flexible arm and said arm guide surface by sliding said flexible arm on said arm guide surface and a second repulsion force is generated between said flexible arm and said projection by sliding flexible arm on said projection according to the connector fitting operation, so that said first and second connectors are urged in the opposite direction to the connector fitting direction until said first and second connectors are perfectly fitted with each other.