Patent ID: 6811437
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector, comprising:a housing formed with at least one cavity into which at least one terminal fitting is insertable, a restricting portion being formed on an outwardly facing surface of the housing; and a retainer for locking the terminal fitting, the retainer being mounted on a retainer mounting surface of the housing for movement between a first locking position where the retainer permits insertion and withdrawal of the terminal fitting into and from the cavity and a second locking position where the retainer locks the terminal fittings, the retainer having at least one resiliently deformable locking piece with an inwardly directed engageable portion at one end of the locking piece for preventing the retainer from being pushed from the first locking position to the second locking position by engaging the restricting portion on the housing, and the locking piece having a pressing portion at an opposed end and a pivot between the ends, the pressing portion being configured to be pressed inwardly so that the portions of the locking piece adjacent the engageable portion are deformed outwardly and out of engagement with the restricting portion.