Patent ID: 6165026
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A terminal for use with a connector assembly having a locking step projecting inwardly in a terminal accommodating chamber for preventing disengagement of said terminal, said terminal comprising:a contact-portion body with a hollow rectangular cross-section forming an electric contact portion;a cantilevered locking member formed integrally with said contact-portion body for engaging with said locking step of said connector housing and having a free end provided with an engaging arm extending transversely outwardly, said engaging arm having an end projection extending upwardly from a distal end thereof; andprotection walls provided on said contact-portion body so as to be arranged on both sides of said locking member for protecting said locking member, said protection walls having an engaging portion extending rearwardly to be engageable with said engaging arm, wherein said end projection ensures to engage said engaging arm with said engaging portion.