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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2002
Filed:
May. 10, 2000
Abstract
A connector is provided to enhance a force of a retainer for locking terminal fittings. The connector has a housing formed with a retainer mount hole . A retainer is provided for insertion into the retainer mount hole . Locking projections are formed on the retainer and are engaged with terminal fittings , to prevent the terminal fittings from coming out of the housing . End locking portions are provided at the opposite ends of the retainer , and intermediate locking portions are provided between the end locking portions . The female housing is provided with end and intermediate receiving portions corresponding to the end and intermediate locking portions . Partial and full locking portions for holding the retainer in its partial and full locking positions are formed in the end and intermediate receiving portions . If the retainer has a long width, its force to lock the terminal fittings may be reduced at and near the center of the female housing . However, since the corresponding pairs of locking portions and receiving portions are provided in intermediate positions, a sufficient locking force can be ensured.