Patent ID: 7666027

Claim:
An electrical connector, comprising: a first connector comprising a first interlock terminal, a first connecting terminal, and a first interlock connector for holding the first interlock terminal; and a second connector comprising a second interlock terminal electrically connected to the first interlock terminal, and a second connecting terminal engaged with the first connecting terminal, wherein the second connector further comprises a second interlock connector engaged with the first interlock connector and holding the second interlock terminal, a fit detecting portion movable in conjunction with the second interlock connector for detecting a fit state of the first connector and the second connector, and a rod for connecting the second interlock connector to the fit detecting portion, the second interlock connector comprises an interlock female connector including a U-shaped portion substantially U-shaped in a side cross sectional view, and the rod is connected to the interlock female connector at an edge of the U-shaped portion and connected to a lower portion of the fit detecting portion.