Connector

1. Field of the Invention A connector includes a male connector housing and a female connector housing having therein a fitting detector member. The fitting detector member includes a fitting detector terminal to be brought into contact with a short-circuit terminal disposed within the male connecto...

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Main Author Hori, Takayuki
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.12.2004
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Summary:1. Field of the Invention A connector includes a male connector housing and a female connector housing having therein a fitting detector member. The fitting detector member includes a fitting detector terminal to be brought into contact with a short-circuit terminal disposed within the male connector housing when the female connector housing is completely fitted with the male connector housing; and a locking member having an engaging portion with the male connector housing. These components are formed separately from the female connector housing. The locking member made of resin is fixed to the fitting detector terminal made of metal. The locking member is displaced together with the fitting detector terminal in the process of the fitting operation of the female connector housing with the male connector housing.