Patent ID: 6241542
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector, comprising first and second connector housings at least partly connectable with each other, wherein the second connector housing comprises:a plurality of terminal fittings;a shorting terminal;a movable element integrally engaged with the shorting terminal and being movable in the second connector housing between a shorting position where the shorting terminal is in shorting contact with the terminal fittings and a clearing position where the shorting terminal is not in contact with the terminal fittings;a spring mounted in the second connector housing and engaged with the moveable element, the spring being elastically contracted to accumulate a biasing force for moving the moveable element toward the clearing position in response to pushing forces exerted by the first connector housing; anda restricting means provided in the second connector housing for holding the moveable element in the shorting position, the holding of the moveable element by the restricting means being cleared as the connector housings are connected with each other.