Patent ID: 7347744
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector, comprising: a frame with opposite front and rear ends and opposite side surfaces, an opening formed in one of the side surfaces of the frame; a plurality of auxiliary connectors, each of the auxiliary connectors having opposite front and rear ends and opposite side surfaces, the auxiliary connectors accommodating terminal fittings aligned substantially parallel to one another and along directions between the front and rear ends of the auxiliary connectors, the auxiliary connectors being configured for insertion into the frame en bloc through the opening in the side surface of the frame along an arrangement direction extending substantially between the side surfaces of the frame so that front end of the auxiliary connectors are substantially at the front end of the frame; and positioning means on at least one of the auxiliary connectors and the frame for determining the positions of the auxiliary connectors relative to the frame.