Patent ID: 8747168
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector, comprising: a first member including at least one terminal accommodating chamber, at least one communication opening formed in an outer surface and communicating with the terminal accommodating chamber and at least one receiving portion in proximity to the communication opening; and a second member including a base configured to be placed on the outer surface of the first member, at least one projection projecting from the base, the projection being insertable through the communication opening and into the terminal accommodating chamber to engage a terminal fitting accommodated at a proper position in the terminal accommodating chamber and to retain the terminal fitting at the proper position when the base is placed on the outer surface of the first member, the projection including at least one lock for engaging the receiving portion and holding the first and second members in an assembled state, wherein a clearance is formed between the first and second members at a front end of the connector when the terminal fitting is at an improper position in the terminal accommodating chamber, the clearance being open in a direction crossing an assembling direction.