Patent ID: 6176726
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connection box comprising a connector housing which mates with a mating connector, an engagement section on a first inside wall of said connector housing in engagement with said mating connector, a support section on said first inside wall or on a second inside wall of said connector housing, said second inside wall being remote from said first inside wall, a retainer in said support section, engaging said mating connector, and preventing said mating connector from slipping out of said connector housings said support section comprises an insertion opening said retainer comprising an elongated member having a cross section is substantially the same size as said insertion opening, said elongated member in said support section, extending through said insertion opening, and bearing against said mating connector, thereby retaining said mating connector in said connector housing;said retainer comprises a pair of support plates spaced apart from each other in a direction transverse to an insertion direction of said retainer, and a connecting plate connecting said support plates to each other.