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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2025
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2023
Yazaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Naoki Kobayashi, Makinohara, JP;
Masaki Tanaka, Makinohara, JP;
Yazaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A connector includes a terminal fitting having a terminal portion in which a plurality of tab portions extends and a contact portion, a housing having a plurality of accommodating chambers in which the tab portions are accommodated, and a plurality of terminal-attached electric wires. The terminal fitting includes a first locking portion provided on the tab portions located from one end of the tab continuous portion to an intermediate position thereof, and a second locking portion provided on the tab portions located from the intermediate position to another end thereof. The first locking portion has a relatively large holding force for holding the tab portion in the accommodation chamber compared to the second locking portion. The counterpart terminal includes a tubular box portion and an opening provided on a side wall of the box portion and having a width through which the tab portion is able to pass.