Patent ID: 6685506
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector (M), comprising:a housing (20) having a receptacle (22) into which a mating connector (F) is fittable, terminal fittings (10) insertable into the housing (20) and projecting into the receptacle (22), a retainer (30) mounted in the receptacle (22) and having insertion holes (32) through which the terminal fittings (10) are insertable, the retainer (30) being adapted to lock the terminal fittings (10) in the housing (20), wherein the retainer (30) can be pushed in an insertion direction (ID) from a first position (FIGS. 1; 3; 7) where insertion and withdrawal of the terminal fittings (10) into and from the housing (20) are permitted to a second position (FIGS. 4, 6) where the terminal fittings (10) are prevented from coming out, and a biasing member (43) for accumulating a resilient force by being pushed by the retainer (30) towards the first position (FIGS. 1; 3; 7).