Patent ID: 6428346
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A half fit preventive connector comprising:a first connector; a spring member accommodated within said first connector, said spring member provided with a resilient piece supported on a support arm rotatable in the axial direction of said first connector and an elastic flexible part for urging said support arm so as to rotate in the axial direction of said first connector; a securing groove formed on the upper surface of said first connector; a second connector to be fitted and connected with said first connector; a lock arm formed on the upper surface of said second connector, provided with a securing projection disposed on an intermediate portion thereof and a pressing part formed on the rear end portion thereof; a spring contact projection provided on a front end portion in a side surface of said second connector; and an escape space formed in rear side of said spring contact projection; wherein said resilient piece urges said second connector in the opposite direction to the connector fitting direction when said first and second connectors are half fitted with each other, and said resilient piece returns back to its free state through said escape space and said securing projection on said lock arm is secured by said securing groove of said first connector when said first and second connectors are perfectly fitted with each other.