Patent ID: 6116953
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector comprising a body having a contact receiving passageway with a retention arm therein for securing contacts within the passageway, a space being disposed behind the retention arm to allow deflection of the retention arm therein, the retention arm having a ramped surface disposed adjacent to the space, a terminal position assurance device having a deflectable locking arm to be received within the space to prevent the retention arm from deflecting and to secure the contacts within the passageway, whereby if the contact is not properly seated within the passageway, the retention arm will be deflected into the space, the locking arm of the terminal position assurance device will be deflected by the ramped surface to engage a wall of the electrical connector and prevent the terminal position assurance device from moving to the final position without damaging the retention arm.