Patent ID: 7014512
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector, comprising: a housing having a side surface and a retainer accommodating portion formed in the side surface; at least one terminal fitting insertable into and withdrawable from the housing; a retainer fittable into the retainer accommodating portion and movable between a partially mounted state and a properly mounted state to lock the terminal fitting(s); a disengaging-jig inserting opening formed between an opening edge of the retainer accommodating portion and the retainer; and a support provided on the outer surface of the housing substantially adjacent the disengaging-jig inserting opening and projecting out beyond the retainer when the retainer is in the properly mounted state, the support being disposed to define a fulcrum for a lever action effected by inserting a leading end of a disengaging jig in the disengaging-jig inserting portion and pivoting the disengaging jig against the support for moving the retainer from the properly mounted state to the partially mounted state.