Connector cover retaining structure

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1996-12-03

1998-10-27

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

H01R 13436

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active

058270930

ABSTRACT:
A connector cover retaining structure in a connector in which a connector housing has an open portion through which terminals are exposed, and a cover is provided at the open portion for closing the open portion. The connector cover retaining structure includes a housing, terminal receiving chambers formed in the housing and separated from one another by side walls, an upper open portion formed in the housing to expose the terminal receiving chambers, a cover mounted on the housing through a hinge so as to close the upper open portion, projected portions formed respectively on the side walls, each of the projected portions having a retaining portion, and retaining pawls formed respectively on the cover and retainingly engaged respectively with the retaining portions of the projected portions when the cover is closed to close the upper open portion.

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