Patent ID: 6527578
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector fitting structure, comprising:a first connector including: an inner housing having an opening at a front side thereof, wherein a lock arm is formed on the inner housing; and an outer housing covering the inner housing and having therein a slider receiving portion, a second connector fittable to the first connector, the second connector including: a second housing, wherein an engagement projection, for elastically deforming the lock arm, is formed on the second housing; and a slider slidably insertable into the slider receiving portion of the outer housing, wherein when the slider is inserted into the receiving portion, one end of the slider abuts against the engagement projection, the slider including: a first slide member, a second slide member engaged with a rear portion of the first slide member, wherein a plurality of first engagement arms are respectively formed on opposite side portions of an upper portion of the second slide member and a plurality of third engagement arms are respectively formed on opposite side portions of a lower portion of the second slide member, and a resilient member resiliently urging the first and second slide members away from each other; wherein when the slider is inserted into the slider receiving portion, the first engagement arms are respectively engaged with first retaining portions formed on an inner surface of the outer housing; and the third engagement arms are engaged with a third retaining portion formed on an inner surface of the outer housing, and wherein when the first and second connectors are completely fitted to each other, the third engagement arms are no longer engaged with the third retaining portion.