Connector

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2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

C439S595000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11785787

ABSTRACT:
To positively retain terminal retaining members provisionally and completely relative to a connector housing, a connector1, 41, 61includes a connector housing2, 42, 62for receiving terminals4, 64, and a holder3, 43, 63attached in a sliding manner to the connector housing. Terminal retaining members9are pivotally provided respectively at opening portions7of the connector housing. The holder includes first slanting portions26for pushing the terminal retaining members into the respective opening portions so as to provisionally retain the terminal retaining members, and second slanting portions29for further pushing the terminal retaining members into the opening portions so as to completely retain the terminal retaining members. When the retaining members are provisionally retained, a distal end of each retaining member abuts against the corresponding second slanting portion. The plurality of retaining members are provided, and the plurality of first slanting portions, as well the plurality of second slanting portions, are provided in corresponding relation to the plurality of retaining members, respectively.

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