Patent ID: 6146211
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A terminal comprising:a terminal body made of electrically-conductive metal, and having a wire connecting portion formed at a proximal end thereof for connection to a wire, said terminal body, extending from its distal end to its proximal portion, formed into a tubular shape;a stopper body made of an insulative resin, and fitted in said terminal body, said stopper body being adapted to be retained in a terminal retaining portion of a connector housing, said stopper body including:a rod-like connecting portion;an insulating projected portion, formed at a distal end of said connecting portion;a retaining ring portion formed at a proximal end of said connecting portion;a slit-like guide groove formed through said tubular portion, and extending along a length of the terminal body; anda guide ridge formed on said connecting portion of said stopper body, and positioned relative to said slit-like guide groove in said terminal body so as to be fitted in said guide groove,wherein said rod-like connecting portion of said stopper body, extending between said insulating projected portion and said retaining ring portion, can be fitted in said tubular portion of said terminal body, extending from the distal end thereof to the proximal portion thereof, through said guide groove and said guide ridge.