Patent ID: 6017250
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector comprising:a plurality of first subconnectors each having first and second terminal accommodation chambers for accommodating first and second female terminal members, each first terminal accommodating chamber being generally above each second terminal accommodating chamber;one or more second subconnectors each accommodating at least first and second male terminal members which are connected with the first and second female terminal members; anda holding member for holding the plurality of first subconnectors, the holding member being in engagement with the one or more second subconnectors so that the plurality of first subconnectors are engaged with one or more of the second subconnectors;wherein the holding member includes a cover wall at a side engaged with one or more of the second subconnectors, the cover wall being formed with a terminal receiving portion having through holes for allowing passage therethrough of the first and second male terminal members of one or more of the second subconnectors to be connected with the first and second female terminal members;and wherein the first female terminal member is provided in the first terminal accommodating chamber in a first orientation defining a first entrance portion for the first male terminal member, and wherein the second female terminal member is provided in the second terminal accommodating chamber in a second orientation opposite to the first orientation defining a second entrance portion for the second male terminal member.