Patent ID: 6695651
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector, comprising:a housing, at least one terminal fitting to be inserted into the housing from an insertion side, a lock formed in the housing for locking the terminal fitting in the housing, and a retainer to be assembled with the housing, wherein: the retainer can engage the terminal fitting to prevent the terminal fitting from coming out with the terminal fitting inserted into the housing and the retainer assembled with the housing, and the retainer comprises at least one securing portion for securing the terminal fitting by engaging the terminal fitting from the insertion side, and an insertion-stop for holding the terminal fitting at a insertion-limit position thereof by bringing the terminal fitting into contact therewith from the insertion side, the retainer being movable between a first position where the securing portion is retracted from an insertion path for the terminal fitting and a second position where the securing portion engages the terminal fitting from the terminal insertion side, the retainer further being formed with at least one deformation preventing portion that engages the corresponding lock when the retainer is at the second position.