Patent ID: 6244901
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector, comprising:terminal fittings each having opposite front and rear ends, the front end being configured for malting with another connector, the rear end comprising insulation barrels configured for crimped connection with an insulation coating of a wire, anda connector housing having opposite front and rear ends and formed with a plurality of cavities extending between the ends for accommodating the terminal fittings, the cavities being dimensioned such that at least the insulation barrel of the respective terminal fittings project beyond the rear end of the connector housing when the terminal fittings are accommodated in the respective cavities, anda cover hingedly connected to the rear end of the connector housing and rotatable from an open position where said cover is spaced forwardly of the insulation barrels of the terminal fittings and a closed position where said cover partly surrounds said insulation barrel.