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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 04, 1997
Yazzki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A connector fitting detection construction in which even if dirt, dust or the like is deposited on contacts, the contacts can be positively electrically connected together, thereby enhancing the reliability of a fitting detection function. In the connector fitting detection construction for detecting a fitted condition of a pair of connectors, a cantilever-like lock arm is provided on one connector housing, and the lock arm can be elastically flexed so that its free end can be moved in a direction generally perpendicular to a connector fitting direction. A short-circuiting electrode of a U-shape, having contact portions provided respectively on outer sides of pair of legs, is mounted on the lock arm, with the pair of legs disposed respectively on opposite sides of the lock arm. A pair of detection electrodes are provided in a projected manner within the other connector housing, and when the lock arm is retainingly engaged with the other connector housing, the pair of detection electrodes respectively contact the contact portions of the short-circuiting electrode mounted on the lock arm.