Patent ID: 6533611
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprising:an inner connector defining a terminal space adapted to receive a wire terminal; an outer housing defining a slot adapted to receive the inner connector in telescoping engagement; the inner connector having a secondary terminal lock having a base, a shaft and a head, the shaft located between the head and the base, the base engaged to the inner connector, the head having a forward facing abutment, the secondary terminal lock being disposed adjacent the terminal space so that when the assembly is assembled with a terminal disposed in the terminal space and with the inner connector fitting within the outer housing, a cam lobe of the head projects outwardly beyond the adjacent side walls of the inner connector and abuts the outer housing and causes the shaft and head to deflect inward and move the abutment behind the terminal to prevent the terminal from being removed in a rearward direction.