Patent ID: 8317553
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A terminal fitting, comprising: a tubular portion having a front end, an open rear end, and opposed first and second walls, a locking hole formed in the first wall of the tubular portion, the locking hole having a front edge for engaging a locking lance for retaining the terminal fitting inserted in a cavity of a housing, the locking hole further having a rear edge opposite the front edge and between the front edge and the rear end of the tubular portion; a tab substantially projecting forward from the front end of the tubular portion; a wire connection portion arranged behind the tubular portion and configured for connection to a wire; and at least one entrance preventing wall bent through an angle of more than 90° to cantilever obliquely rearward from a position of the first wall of the tubular portion at the rear edge of the locking hole and defining an acute angle with portions of the first wall adjacent the open rear end.